Why Attend the NCF NET Cancer Day Symposium on November 8th?

Kavya Velagapudi
Aug 5
3 min read

Updated: 23 hours ago

Neuroendocrine cancer (including neuroendocrine tumors/NET or neuroendocrine carcinoma/NEC) can feel isolating. Because the disease is uncommon and often misunderstood, many patients and caregivers spend months or years searching for clear information, experienced providers, and people who truly understand what they are facing.

That is why in-person education and connection matters.

The 2026 NET Cancer Day Symposium will bring the neuroendocrine cancer community together in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, November 8th, to focus on education, connection, and awareness. This is an opportunity for patients, caregivers, and advocates to interact with healthcare professionals in an intimate forum. You’ll be provided with the rare opportunity to hear directly from clinicians and specialists who understand neuroendocrine cancer and can help patients and caregivers build their knowledge, better understand the disease, learn about current therapies, and gain insight into questions they may want to discuss with their own care teams. This can help you feel more prepared and empowered to tackle your care and navigate complex decisions. The goal is not to replace conversations with your medical team. Instead, educational events can help you become a well-informed partner in those conversations.

Education does not only come from the stage. It also comes from conversations in the room.

The symposium is intended to create space for connection among patients, caregivers, clinicians, advocates, and supporters.

Living with neuroendocrine cancer can bring uncertainty, stress, and emotional challenges. In-person gatherings can help patients and caregivers feel less alone and more connected to a community that understands the realities of neuroendocrine cancer.

Hearing from others who are living with neuroendocrine cancer, caring for a loved one, or working to advance the field can offer encouragement, perspective, and a renewed sense of solidarity.

“I have been part of the NET community for more than a decade, and some of my most meaningful experiences have come from sitting with the NCF team, exchanging ideas and shaping topics for meetings throughout the years—not only for NET Cancer Day. We do this because we genuinely love the work and care deeply about creating valuable experiences for the NET community. It is especially meaningful to have such an active role in planning and hosting the 2026 NET Cancer Day Symposium, and I am truly looking forward to welcoming everyone for a productive, engaging, and exciting meeting.” - Taymeyah Al-Toubah, Interim NCF Program Director

RAISE AWARENESS TOGETHER

NET Cancer Day is a global opportunity to increase awareness of neuroendocrine cancer. The 2026 NET Cancer Day Symposium will be part of that broader effort by bringing people together to learn, connect, and help expand understanding of this complex and often misdiagnosed disease.

When patients, caregivers, advocates, clinicians, and supporters gather in person, they help enhance neuroendocrine cancer awareness within your community.

JOIN US IN LAS VEGAS

The 2026 NET Cancer Day Symposium will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, on Sunday, November 8th, at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, 221 N Rampart Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89145.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with neuroendocrine cancer for years, are caring for a loved one, or want to better understand this disease, the symposium is an opportunity to learn, connect, and take the next step with support.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, we invite you to join us at no cost. Breakfast, lunch and beverages will be provided.