May 22, 2020

NETWise Episode 6: Managing Symptoms of NETs

41 minutes

Functional and Non-Functional NETs

This episode is about managing the symptoms of functional NETs. To understand these symptoms, we start by talking about hormones. What role do hormones play in the human body? And what do they have to do with NETs?

We’ll help you understand the differences between functional and non-functional NETs. You’ll also learn why their shared characteristics make it hard to tell them apart.

A panel of NET specialists discusses ways to manage the many symptoms caused by functional NETs, including:

Diarrhea

Flushing

Racing heartbeat

Carcinoid crisis

Carcinoid heart disease

Emotional shifts

You’ll also hear from two NET patients who talk about their experiences with carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid crisis. This episode will leave you with more information than ever about symptomatic NETs and how to better manage your disease.

Use our episode infographics to get a visual picture of some of the things we have discussed.

NET specialists included in this episodeUse our episode infographics to get a visual picture of some of the things we have discussed.

Aman Chauhan, MD
Medical Oncology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Caroline Creamer, PA-C
Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Joseph Dillon, MD
Endocrinology, University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, IA

Eric Liu, MD
Surgery, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Denver, CO

David Metz, MD
Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Eric Nakakura, MD, PhD
Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA

Michelle Kang-Kim, MD
Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Hospital, NY, NY

Heloisa Soares, MD, PhD
Medical Oncology, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT

Edward Wolin, MD
Medical Oncology, Mount Sinai Hospital, NY, NY

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Mentioned in this Episode:

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Managing Symptoms of NETs

Eating Right with NETs

Therapies for Neuroendocrine Tumors

VIDEO: Hormones and NETs – Dr. Joseph Dillon, University of Iowa

VIDEO: Functional and Nonfunctional NETs – Dr. Aman Chauhan, University of Kentucky

VIDEO: NET Symptoms and Treatments – Dr. Dan Halperin, MD Anderson Cancer Center

VIDEO: NET Nutrition – Luz Chavez, University of Chicago

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