In this special episode, medical oncologist and NET expert Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes engages in an open and honest discussion on sensitive topics, including sexual health, family planning and end-of-life discussions. She also answers common questions regarding cannabis use with cancer, as well as the relationship between sugar and cancer. Dr. Reidy shares information and insights from her decades of experience as well as from the award-winning “Cancer Straight Talk” podcast from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) that she created and hosted, and she relates these topics to NET patients and their loved ones.

TOP TEN QUESTIONS 

1. What is cancer? Is NET cancer?
2. Should I follow a certain diet? Does sugar feed cancer? 
3. Can I exercise if I have metastatic neuroendocrine cancer?
4. What does having neuroendocrine cancer mean for my romantic life? How does it affect dating?
5. What does having neuroendocrine cancer mean for my sexual health?
6. What does having neuroendocrine cancer mean for fertility and family planning? Can I have children?
7. How do I talk to my kids about cancer?
8. How will I know when it’s time for end-of-life discussions?
9. Should I consider cannabis?
10. What advice do you have about improving communication with my doctor?

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