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followup testing after lung carcinoid
I am wondering what followup testing is done after surgery for lung carcinoids. Also is there a NET specialist in Philadelphia? thanks Faith Martin
Last active: Aug 20, 2017
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Newly diagnosed High-Grade Neuroendocrine Lung Carcinoma
Just diagnosed with High-Grade Neuroendocrine Lung Carcinoma in the right lower lobe. My oncologist is recommending surgery. Anyone have a history of surgery with NETs?
Last active: Aug 2, 2023
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Life expectancy with NETs and lifetyle as it progresses
What is my life expectancy as a result of my NET? Diagnosed 3 years ago with Grade 1, Stage 4 NETs. Primary tumor is probably...
Last active: Jun 1, 2023
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Seeings your NETs tumors on Scans
I was wondering if anyone has been shown their tumors on any scans? Mine are lung and lymph nodes.
Last active: Nov 30, 2019
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Straight to the liver: Anyone have NETs originating in strange areas?
I was diagnosed with NETs in 2021. My case was deemed unusual since it's only on the liver. According to my oncologist and from what...
Last active: Oct 4, 2024
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Too good not to share
I came across a blog this morning that was “too good as not to share”. Let me preface this with the knowledge that I was...
Last active: Jan 24, 2023
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How do I know somatostatin is in my system?
Good morning all. I have a question.How do I know if Somatostatin is in my system? Is it necessary for a PETSCAN Copper 64 show...
Last active: Dec 30, 2023
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NIH clinical study looking for the gene causing carcinoid cancer
My nephew recently became the third family member to have a NET diagnosis - his a Merkel Cell carcinoma. My father's was carcinoid of the...
Last active: Aug 13, 2017
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Neuroendocrine cells in Breast and Lungs DIPNECH
I was diagnosed with DIPNECH at National Jewish Health 3/23. Two months later, I had a lumpectomy on my breast. The pathology came back with...
Last active: Sep 16, 2024
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What am I missing? Possible NET?
What am I missing? I have been feeling sick for 7 months, basically life has stopped. They have done many many testings on me and...
Last active: Jul 12, 2024