2,536 total results
Discussions (212)
1.7 cm Pnet recently found. Is a biopsy pretty standard protocol?
A 1.7 cm Pnet was found on tail of pancreas about 4 months ago as an incidental finding. Lots of scans and a Dototate 68...
Bland embolization or transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)
In Dec of 2019 I had grade 2 NET with Ki-67 of 7% tumors removed from my liverAccording to my surgeon they are behaving like...
Has anyone had NETs metastasized to heart?
I was diagnosed with NETs in cecum, right mesentery, lymph nodes and liver in April, 2023. Today I found out that it has metastasized to...
Coninually low potassium
Have 5 nets in liver, lymph node, and kidney. Diagnosed almost 2 years ago. From at least then--and maybe before--potassium has been either too low...
Everolimus/ Afinitor experience/side effects
Starting Everolimus later this week due to progression after 3 months of Lanreotide. Planning to stay on Lanreotide while on Everolimus. What are your experiences...
Prognosis for Metastasized NET
My husband was dx with metastasized NETs originating in the small intestine 3 years ago. He's been on Sandostatin shot monthly since dx. Up until...
Lanrotide & PRRT: Blood sugar and gluten
My 29 son has a grade 3 PNET and Liver METS. He receives monthly Lanrotide which causes wild blood sugar highs and rapid lows. He...
Just got the news… stage 2 Carcinoid tumors
Nothing like going to the Mayo for a routine prostate MRI only to be told you have 2 carcinoid multi focal tumors each plus about...
My Sister and Best Friend
Hello. My sister was recently diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor that has metastasized to her liver. She went into the ER presenting with signs...
I’m living with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer
Hi I’m lovelea. And I just joined Mayo support group. It will be nice to ask others what I can expect and learn from. My...
Anyone living long-term with DIPNECH on lungs?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/carcinoid-dyptik-on-lungs-neuroendocrine-does-anyone-have/
I have written on this form before. I am 71 and was diagnosed with very slow growing neuroendocrine tumors on my lungs 8 years ago....
Anyone with NET stage 4 experience heavy sweating and high gastrin?
Hello everyone, My name is larry from Dallas, Texas. 09/2020 I found a mass in my left neck and Biopsy showed NET stage 4. My...
NET's Metastasis to Brain
1. Net's found in 2017 - pancreas / small intestine co- primaries 2. Lanreotide until 2023 when progression was identified including bone metastasis. 3. 4...
Anyone have bouts of severe sweats accompanied by muscle weakness
Diagnosed with NETs in liver end of 2022. Had TACE procedure to largest tumor last May. MRIs every three months. Primary cancer site undiscovered. Have...
Had CLL since 1996 & Now NETs-Anyone Else?
I have had CLL since 1996 and during the years had oral chemo 3 times to regulate white blood count, but for about 8 years...
NET in body of pancreas: What are my treatment options?
I have two tumors in body of pancreas 1.4 cm and a 6 mm. One was biopsies and apparently it’s a NET. Was told to...
Everolimus side effects
I was told yesterday that my NET has spread to my spine L1 and my periportal lymph node I did Lanreotide and Ocreotide injections for...
NEC & Mixed Tumor Second Option Program available at Mayo
My husband is under 40, and a recent scan showed that his cancer has progressed to his liver after having his colon removed last year...
Anyone have surgery for metastatic PNET done in stages?
Any one have 2 surgeries because doing it all at once would be too Much? Surgery 1: remove pancreatic tail tumor. My spleen was saved....
Neuroendocrine of pancreas
My sister has Grade 3 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with liver nodules. She was initially treated with CapTem, but it didn’t work, so the doctor switched...
Connect