pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma

Treatment combinations for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
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A new paper has recently been released in Digestion: International Journal of Gastroenterology that reviewed previously reported European trials. These trials specifically aimed at the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors outlined several combinations of chemotherapy drugs used to help with progression free survival (PFS). Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETS) are still relatively rare in the umbrella of all gastroenteropancreatic tumors (GEP-NETS or just NETS) and certainly amongst pancreatic lesions in general.

Why did Steve Jobs die?
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by John McDougall, MD Steve Jobs gave tacit permission and encouragement for me to write this newsletter article about the medical and nutritional aspects of his life when he commissioned his biographer to tell a true account. “I wanted my kids to know about me…” “Also, when I got sick, I realized other people would write about me if I died, and they wouldn’t know anything. They’d get it all

2015 MINNEAPOLIS NET CANCER PATIENT CONFERENCE 
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Led by nationally renowned NET cancer physician specialists, this program will help patients be their own advocates and flow current data and information to the medical community. The topics covered during the conference are critical to the diagnosis, treatment and overall welfare of NET patients. Plenty of Q & A time is provided. The $25 registration fee includes a full day of world class presentations, continental breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks. Click here

NET Cancer Awareness Ideas
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This is a list of great ideas to help raise awareness in our communities that Lavonne Levar, one of our pancreatic neuroendocrine patients, has compiled. If you would like to add to the list, drop me a note at I will be glad to add on! Let’s keep the flow going! Bring a NET fact sheet to physicians, with something fun like Zebra balloons, or goodies of some kind wrapped

4th Focus on Neuroendocrine Tumors
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On Friday, October 24th, Abramson Cancer Center and Caring for Carcinoid presented their 4th Focus on Neuroendocrine Tumors. If you were unable to attend or missed the live streaming event, you can watch the archived event online here. Presentations include: Upcoming Abramson Cancer Center Events Michal Greenberg Development, Abramson Cancer Center Management of NETs – Overview David Metz, MD; Debbie Cohen, MD Gastroenterology; Nephrology, Abramson Cancer Center The Changing Face of NETs Diagnosis and