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I am one year out with my diagnosis just finished 4th round of PRRT
It’s been a long path, years of flushing, stomach cramps and diarrhea that came and went with no warning or explanation. Had a resection of...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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...
Eating right with Neuroendocrine tumors
Hello all, I’ve noticed that there have been quite a few questions on here about what to eat and what to avoid when you have...
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...
Panel Discussion on NETs/Carcinoids
Hello everyone, @amyh2439 @joannem @gaylejean @lucci50 @derekd @gulzar @joanney @jenchaney727@dzerfas @lorettanebraska @wordnoid @upblueeyes @ahtaylor @heidilynn4 @tresjur @colleenyoung @smness, I just received another email regarding a...
A report from a follow up appointment
Hello ! Here is an update about what we discussed last week. I had an appointment ( second opinion) yesterday at Dana Faber. At least...
Seem to have Neuroendocrine tumors on every organ from Neuroblastoma
Born 1968 lived with Neuroblastoma 2 years. The tumors where the size of a baseball and 2 bananas along side my backbone. I had rare...
Stress Management for Cancer: Free online course from Mayo
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stress-management-for-cancer-free-online-course-from-mayo/
Mayo Clinic's Cancer Education Center just uploaded a new self-learning course to help people (patients and caregivers) living with cancer to manage stress.You can work...
Diagnosed with Carotid Body Tumor
I was recently diagnosed with a Carotid Body Tumor. I live in Ohio and there isn't anyone that is experienced in my diagnosis. I am...
Atypical carcinoid tumour of the lung
Hi, I live in part of the U.k. and had an op to remove an atypical carcinoid tumour from my inferior lobe at the end...
Should I see a specialist?
Hello! I am 43 F and having episodes of hypoglycemia for years that have gotten more frequent. I’m also constantly hungry. I mentioned this to...
Have you ever had hiccups with or after chemotherapy?
We all know what hiccups are, right? They are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm — the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen and...