The LACNETS Podcast - Top 10 FAQs with neuroendocrine tumor (NET) experts

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The LACNETS Podcast is a monthly series where we interview neuroendocrine tumor (NET) experts on various NET topics. Each expert will answer to top 10 FAQs in their area of expertise. Whether a listener is newly diagnosed, a longtime NET survivor, or a family member or loved one, the LACNETS Podcast serves as a tool to help anyone better understand NET. For more information, visit www.lacnets.org/podcast.

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Episode 34: NET Treatments: Focus on PRRT

Jun 15 2024 54 mins  
What is PRRT? How is it different from the more commonly used radiation treatment? What are the possible side effects? Dr. Riham El Khouli from the University of Kentucky in Lexington discusses common questions and concerns about PRRT and shares some of the latest advances.MEET DR. RIHAM EL KHOULI, MD, PHDAssociate Professor of Radiology, UK College of MedicineChief, Division of Nu

Episode 33: Focus on Targeted Therapies

May 15 2024 48 mins  
ABOUT THIS EPISODEWhat are Targeted Therapies and how do they work? How and when would they be used in NETs? Dr. Scott Paulson from Baylor Cancer Center in Dallas discusses common questions and concerns about targeted therapies including side effects, dosing and treatment sequencing. Bonus: Dr. Paulson shares how we can learn from Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak in understandin

Episode 32: Focus on Somatostatin Analogues (SSAs)

Apr 30 2024 53 mins  
How do SSAs work? Should all NET patients be on one? What are the side effects? Dr. Edward Wolin from Mount Sinai Health System answers several common questions about the current and future role of somatostatin analogues in NET treatment. MEET Dr. EDWARD M. WOLINProfessor of Medicine, Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine Director, Center for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor

Episode 31: (Part II) Clinical Trials - Expectations vs. Realities

Mar 14 2024 40 mins  
In this two-part series, we reprise “Navigating Clinical Trials: Expectations vs. Realities” with Taymeyah Al-Toubah. This was previously broadcast on August 19th, 2023, as a LACNETS monthly educational webinar. In Part 1, Taymeyah discusses clinical trial terminology, timeline, questions to ask, and misconceptions. In Part 2, Taymeyah answers questions about logistics and prac

Episode 31: (Part I) Clinical Trials - Expectations vs. Realities

Mar 14 2024 35 mins  
In this two-part series, we reprise “Navigating Clinical Trials: Expectations vs. Realities” with Taymeyah Al-Toubah. This was previously broadcast on August 19th, 2023, as a LACNETS monthly educational webinar. In Part 1, Taymeyah discusses clinical trial terminology, timeline, questions to ask, and misconceptions. In Part 2, Taymeyah answers questions about logistics and prac

Episode 30: Bone & Brain Metastases in Neuroendocrine Cancer

Feb 15 2024 43 mins  
When and how often do NETs spread to the bones or brain? How are they found? What is the treatment? Dr. Robert Ramirez of Vanderbilt University addresses concerns surrounding bone metastases (or “mets”) as well as rare brain metastases.MEET DR. ROBERT RAMIREZ, DO, FACP Dr. Robert Ramirez is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of thoracic and neuroendocrine malign

Episode 29: "Nutrition & Diet Considerations for NET" with Sina Teskey

Jan 15 2024 45 mins  
NET dietician Sina Teskey from the Medical College of Wisconsin answers common questions about diet and nutrition raised among NET patients and caregivers. She addresses special diets, food restrictions, and whether sugar “feeds” cancer. Sina also speaks to diarrhea, and digestive enzymes and shares tips on how to maintain nutrition and weight.MEET SINA TESKEY, RD, CD Sina Tesk

Top 10 Highlights of 2023 NANETS Symposium

Dec 11 2023 60 mins  
In this special episode, Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) Medical oncologist, Dr. Guillaume (Will) Pegna, recaps the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) 2023 Multidisciplinary NET Medical Symposium. He shares the latest developments in NET research and medical advances from the conference and discusses why they matter to the NET patient community.MEET

Episode 27: What to Know About Neuroendocrine Tumor Liver Metastases

Nov 15 2023 46 mins  
What do you call NETs in the liver? How often do NETs spread? What causes NETs to spread? How do you determine if surgery is an option? Dr. Xavier Keutgen from University of Chicago brings clarity to NET tumors found in the liver and describes how surgery fits in with other treatments for metastatic NETs.ABOUT DR. XAVIER KEUTGENXavier M. Keutgen MD is a board-certified, double-fell

Episode 26: What to Know About Lung NETs

Oct 15 2023 44 mins  
What are lung NETs? What is DIPNECH? How is lung NET similar or different from lung cancer? Dr. Vineeth Sukrithan from Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center gives a comprehensive overview of lung NET and DIPNECH, including the work-up and treatment options. He also discusses open clinical trials and exciting advances in lung NET research on the horizon.For more informat