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Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) Support Group

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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...
Last active: Jan 22 10:13am
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, 2024
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
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
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, 2024
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...
Last active: May 21, 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
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...
Last active: Mar 4, 2017
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...
Last active: Dec 22, 2022
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...
Last active: May 14, 2024
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...
Last active: Jul 25, 2022
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...
Last active: Nov 29, 2024
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...
Last active: Apr 7, 2024
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...
Last active: Feb 10, 2024
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...
Last active: Aug 17, 2024