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Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) Support Group

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Recovery help from tumor in appendix, appendicitis, and adhesions
Hey all, I’m struggling with pain and could use some support.I had a LEEP surgery 5 months ago which began a daily battle with severe...
Support Group: Women's Health
Last active: Apr 22 7:11am
My Husband was newly diagnosed with Carcinoid Cancer
My husband was diagnosed with carcinoid on 1/18/17. He had surgery on 2/3/17 to remove 18" of his ileum small intestine (36 small tumors were...
Last active: Aug 14, 2017
Pain relief when lying flat?
Hello. I was diagnosed with NETs in February 2023: stage 4, grade 2, well-differentiated low-grade primary 5cm tumor in small intestine, Ki-67 5.4%, with METs...
Last active: Aug 2, 2023
The Roller Coaster Ride of Cancer
Hello to all of you who have had cancer diagnosis and treatments.The past couple of months I have been on a roller coaster ride with...
Support Group: Cancer
Last active: Mar 28, 2023
How I was diagnosed with Parotid Gland Cancer (High-grade NETs)
I would like to share some of my symptoms I experienced when I was first diagnosed with High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma in my parotid gland....
Last active: Feb 16, 2021
Just diagnosed: Metastatic NETs. Treatment?
Hello everyone. I am new to this site and this is my first post. I had a routine colonoscopy in March and found that I...
Last active: May 13, 2023
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1 (MEN1): What treatments have you had?
My husband was diagnosed with MEM and type one in 2017. He had a modified Whipple surgery in 2018 or they removed his pancreas, Splaine,...
Last active: Jun 10 9:58am
Large Appendiceal NET, well-differentiated
Does anyone have long term experience with larger appendix tumors? Especially women in relation to gynecological issues? My appendix tumor was well-differentiated and slow growing...
Last active: Apr 20 11:15pm
Differentiating Carcinoid syndrome from MCAS?
Hi UK based where mcas is poorly understood I have been diagnoses with autoimmune gastritis in the last few weeks Symptoms over the last few...
Last active: Jun 6 8:56am
Diagnosed with aggressive NET. Happy to see this group!
I was diagnosed in May with aggressive NET, which started in the colon and had already spread to the liver with a 6 inch tumor....
Last active: Oct 17, 2017
Carcinoid tumor of the appendix.PET scan results
Hi everyone i was diagnosed w a carcinoid tumor of the appendx. It was removed 8 m again along w my rt colon. Fast forward...
Last active: Feb 21, 2023
Who has had Distal Pancreatectomy and regretted it?
I am seeking input about experiences with losing the tail of the pancreas and spleen. Has this been the right choice for you? I will...
Last active: Apr 23, 2023
Interested in hearing people's experiences with PRRT
Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I was interested in hearing peoples experience with PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy)? I live in Georgia...
Last active: Oct 16, 2023
Questions I should ask before surgery for Lung NETs?
I’m scheduled for a zoom call with a nurse Jan 8 in preparation for robotic surgery of a 13mm typical neuroendocrine carcinoid. I prefer to...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jan 2 9:21pm
Mother might have neuroendocrine tumors, is being told she has IBS
Maybe this is rant post, but my mom aged 56 has been having diarrhoea and flushing since past 7 months and I've seen three gastroenterologists,...
Last active: Oct 3, 2023
Tincture of Opium for bowel issues with diarrhea
I have been able to get by day to day with my presciption for Tincture of Opium (Paragoric). This is the miracle drug, I have...
Last active: Oct 16, 2023
FDG PET scan vs. 68Ga DOTATATE PET scan for neuroendocrine cancer
I would be curious to see if there are any laymen articles regarding the use of FDG PET scan vs. the Dotatate PET scan. In...
Last active: Aug 21, 2023
Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health
It's extremely difficult to face the fact of recurring cancers. After treatments we try and get away from it all and live our life. Then...
Last active: Sep 24 10:31am
Guide to Understanding Carcinoid Syndrome
To those in our Mayo Connect Carcinoid/NET group, @amyh2439 @tresjur @joannem @gaylejean @lucci50 @derekd @gulzar @joanney @jenchaney727@dzerfas @lorettanebraska @wordnoid @trouble and @upblueeyes @ahtaylor @heidilynn4 @junebug15....
Last active: Mar 11, 2023
Plummer Project
With the implementation of the 'Plummer Project', moving all Mayo health records to the Epic system (from GE), a $1.5 billion project, I wonder what...
Last active: Dec 13, 2017