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Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation Upcoming Patient & Caregiver Events "Zeal for Life" Movie Screening Mar 7, 2026 Join the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation on Saturday afternoon, March 7th, for a special screening of Zeal for Life. To see firsthand what makes those living with neuroendocrine cancer, the experts who treat them, and their caregivers - zealous. Optimism, determination, and wholehearted dedication collectively contribute to longevity and living with zeal! Register "Novel Targeted Therapies in Neuroendocrine Cancers" Mar 9, 2026 Join us for a discussion of targeted therapies in neuroendocrine cancer, one of the fastest-growing areas of NET treatment. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, targeted therapies focus on specific pathways or features of cancer cells. Understanding how these treatments work can help patients feel more confident and informed when discussing options with their care team. Register "Luncheon With The Experts" with Dr. Boris G. Naraev Mar 26, 2026 “Luncheon With The Experts” is a recurring educational outreach series (previously hosted by the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation) aimed at patients, caregivers, and the broader neuroendocrine cancer community. The sessions are hosted by Rain Bennett. Learn More "Just Diagnosed With Neuroendocrine Cancer? What to Know and Understand" April 23, 2026 Being newly diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer (NETs) can feel overwhelming. Many patients find themselves asking, “What exactly is neuroendocrine cancer, and how is it different from other cancers?” This webinar is designed to bring clarity, reassurance, and guidance during one of the most confusing stages of the NET journey. Register Regional Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Conference in Atlanta, GA May 16, 2026 Join the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation (NCF) and Emory Winship Cancer Institute for a free, in-person educational conference designed specifically for people living with neuroendocrine cancer and their caregivers. This one-day program brings together leading experts from Emory University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Vanderbilt University to provide practical, up-to-date information on the diagnosis and management of neuroendocrine cancer. Register "Just Diagnosed With Neuroendocrine Cancer? What to Know and Understand" April 23, 2026 Being newly diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer (NETs) can feel overwhelming. Many patients find themselves asking, “What exactly is neuroendocrine cancer, and how is it different from other cancers?” This webinar is designed to bring clarity, reassurance, and guidance during one of the most confusing stages of the NET journey. Register Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Support Group Weekly on Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026 April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 We provide a welcoming space to come together virtually for knowledge sharing and community support. The focus of the meeting is to connect with others living with, or supporting someone living with, neuroendocrine cancer. Both patients & caregivers discuss treatments, symptoms, living well and information uniquely related to this disease. This group is open to neuroendocrine cancer patients and caregivers. Register Neuroendocrine Cancer Caregiver Support Group Typically on the Last Saturday of the Month Dates: Feb 28, 2026 Mar 28, 2026 Apr 25, 2026 May 30, 2026 Jun 27, 2026 Jul 25, 2026 Aug 29, 2026 Sep 26, 2026 Oct 24, 2026 Nov 21, 2026 Dec 19, 2026 Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation's Monthly NET Caregiver-Only support group is a virtual space to come together for support, connection and community with other care partners who support, or have supported, those with Neuroendocrine Cancer. Unlike our Weekly Wednesday Support Group for Caregivers & Patients that focuses on medical aspects of NETs, this group focuses on the unique experiences and psycho-social concerns of caregivers. *OPEN TO NET CAREGIVERS ONLY. Register Click here for recent events

Other Patient & Caregiver Events in the Neuroendocrine Cancer Community The Latest in Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinical Trials Friday, Feb 20, 2026 We’re partnering with Triage Cancer on their upcoming webinar, Decisions About Work: Accommodations, Leave, Disability & Retirement , on Feb 24, 2026. This FREE webinar will explain Decisions About Work: Accommodations, Leave, Disability & Retirement . This webinar series discusses the practical and legal issues impacting people beyond diagnosis. Every webinar is open to the general public, and health care professionals can receive free continuing education. Learn more and register at TriageCancer.org/Webinars Register If you want to list an event here, please contact us at info@NCF.net . Click here for NCF Events

< Back to the upcoming events page REGISTER Location CinemaWest Beach Cities 4DX, ScreenX & Giant Screen with Laser831 S Nash StEl Segundo, CA 90245 Parking The open lot behind the cinema is the closest, free parking. Across the street is overflow and the garage may or may not charge for parking. Event Schedule & Comfort Tips Saturday’s forecast in El Segundo is a high of 74°F and a low of 59°F . The Mix & Mingle portion of the event will take place outdoors on Pink’s Patio, so we recommend bringing a light layer as the evening cools, and the theater may be cooler inside. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM – Light savory & sweet bites served on Pink's Patio outside the theater 3:45 PM – Final arrival for screening & last chance to grab your concessions 4:00 PM – Zeal for Life Introduction by Rain Bennett & Screening (90 minutes) 5:30 PM – 'Continuing the Conversation' - Q&A With Dr. Aman Chauhan, Lisa Yen, Rain Bennett, and Dusty Hurley Check-In Please check in at the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation registration table when you arrive and be sure to pick up your complimentary Popcorn & Soda/Water Voucher. Regrets If you're unable to make it, please email Heather Davis at Heather@NCF.net . For additional questions, please contact Heather@NCF.net . We look forward to sharing this meaningful afternoon with you. ABOUT Join the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation on Saturday afternoon, March 7th, for a special screening of Zeal for Life . To see firsthand what makes those living with neuroendocrine cancer, the experts who treat them, and their caregivers - zealous. Optimism, determination, and wholehearted dedication collectively contribute to longevity and living with zeal! Coping and navigating a cancer diagnosis can be daunting and fraught with overwhelm and misunderstanding, but in this film we take a moment to appreciate when gaps are bridged and connections made to exponentially affect change. This documentary focuses on how patients & caregivers, medical experts and patient advocacy organizations work collectively to better navigate and manage neuroendocrine cancer. The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation recognized this need nearly 60 years ago. For decades, CCF has connected patients with physicians who know and appreciate neuroendocrine tumors. They made evidence-based education accessible to physicians and patients alike. Through many avenues and efforts, CCF has driven awareness, study and understanding of this uncommon disease. This poignant and illuminating film delves into the lives of individuals and families navigating the insidious realm of Neuroendocrine Cancer, or Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET)—an uncommon and notoriously complex treatment, often misdiagnosed or diagnosed after metastasis. Through intimate interviews and compelling spotlight the extraordinary resilience of NET patients, caregivers and the experts who care for them is captured. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS T he opinions expressed by the guest presenters, as well as the questions asked by the audience, have not been created or suggested by the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation or the sponsors of this program. The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation does not endorse or promote any of the views, opinions or information provided in this presentation. Audience members should not rely on the opinions or information expressed by the guest presenter and should seek guidance and direction from their own medical advisors regarding any choices they make about their health or treatments.

See videos of recent educational events on various topics on neuroendocrine cancer Recent Events "The Latest in Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinical Trials" Feb 20, 2026 Join us for an overview of the latest clinical trials in neuroendocrine cancer with Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist and physician-scientist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) in Salt Lake City. Dr. Soares will walk through key neuroendocrine cancer clinical trials including what they are studying, what makes them exciting, and how they may shape future treatment options. She will also explain why clinical trials matter, how they benefit patients, and what to consider when exploring whether a trial might be right for you. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply trying to stay informed, this webinar will provide clear, practical insights to help you better understand emerging research and what it means for the neuroendocrine cancer community. Watch The Latest in the Management of Functional Neuroendocrine Cancers Jan 21, 2026 Join us for an easy-to-understand overview of functional neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) with Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero, a medical oncologist and endocrinologist at the National Cancer Institute. Functional NETs can cause the body to produce too many hormones, leading to challenging symptoms such as low blood sugar (often seen in insulinoma), high blood sugar (glucagonoma), carcinoid syndrome (excess serotonin), and other hormone-related issues and symptoms. Dr. Del Rivero will explain what these syndromes are, how they’re diagnosed, and the latest updates in treatment. She will also discuss conditions that can occur because of NETs or their treatments such as adrenal insufficiency. She will help patients understand why symptoms like hypoglycemia are more common in some NET types. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply want to better understand functional NETs, this webinar will offer practical, up-to-date information to help you feel more informed and empowered. Watch The Latest on Immunotherapy for Neuroendocrine Cancer Dec 11, 2025 Immunotherapy is an exciting and rapidly advancing area in the treatment of neuroendocrine cancer. Join Dr. Aman Chauhan, medical oncologist at the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center, as he discusses the latest developments in immunotherapy for NETs. This webinar will cover current standard-of-care treatments as well as cutting-edge clinical trials involving DLL3-targeted therapies, oncolytic viruses, CAR T-cell therapy, and combination approaches. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or exploring new treatment options, this session will help you better understand the evolving landscape of immunotherapy in neuroendocrine cancer. Event Page NCF Regional NET Patient Educational Event Nov 9, 2025 Join the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, in Miami, Florida, on Sunday, November 9th, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. More Info Coping With Neuroendocrine Cancer: Managing Distress, Worry & Grief Oct 28, 2025 A neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis can bring emotional, mental, and psychological challenges that are just as difficult as the physical ones. Join licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Kersting from the Medical College of Wisconsin for a supportive discussion on Coping with Neuroendocrine Cancer: Managing Distress, Worry & Grief. She will offer insights and practical strategies to help patients and caregivers navigate the full emotional and psychological impact of living with NETs. Event Page Understanding Alpha & the Evolving PRRT Landscape Sep 22, 2025 The field of PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy) is evolving rapidly, and patients are hearing more about new developments like alpha therapies, the recent NETTER-2 and COMPETE trial results, and other advances. Join medical oncologist Dr. Udhayvir Singh Grewal from the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University as he breaks down what these changes mean for people living with neuroendocrine cancer. This webinar will help patients and caregivers make sense of emerging research and therapies—and what they may mean for the future of NET treatment. Event Page Nutrition & Diet Considerations for NETs Aug 26, 2025 Nutrition can play a key role in living well with neuroendocrine cancer (neuroendocrine tumors or NETs). Join NET dietitian Meghan Laszlo for an informative session on nutrition and diet considerations for people living with neuroendocrine cancer. Event Page Living with NET: The Patient Perspective July 10, 2025 Join us for an open and honest conversation with four individuals living with neuroendocrine cancer as they share the realities of navigating life with an uncommon cancer. Event Page 2025 NCF Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Conference June 14, 2025 Our 2025 NCF Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference is designed for neuroendocrine cancer (NET or neuroendocrine tumor) patients and caregivers to deepen your understanding of NETs. Event Page NCF Regional NET Patient Educational Event May 17, 2025 The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation is hosting an in-person Neuroendocrine Cancer Educational Event for patients and caregivers in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, May 17th, from 3:45 -7:30 PM. Read the Event Blogpost "Evolving Management of Carcinoid Heart Disease: What We Know & What's New" April 29, 2025 Learn from Cardiologist and Congenital Heart Disease Specialist, Dr. Prashanth Venkatesh from Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute in a virtual educational event on carcinoid heart disease. Dr. Venkatesh demystifies the topic and shares the latest developments in its diagnosis and treatment, including a novel minimally invasive approach to replace heart valves damaged by carcinoid heart disease. Event Page "Understanding Treatments for Neuroendocrine Tumors and Rationale for Sequencing of Therapy" April 1, 2025 Learn from internationally-renowned neuroendocrine cancer expert Dr. Edward Wolin in a discussion on the latest in neuroendocrine tumor treatments and understanding how to sequence them. Dr. Wolin has pioneered many of the NET treatments including somatostatin analogues (SSAs, sandostatin and octreotide), mTOR inhibitors (i.e. everolimus), anti-angiogenic drugs (i.e. cabozantinib), and peptide receptor radiotherapy (PRRT, i.e. Lutathera). Listen to this insightful presentation and live question and answer session. Event Page NCF Regional NET Patient Educational Event March 29, 2025 The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation is hosting an in-person NET Educational Event for patients and caregivers in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, March 29th, from 1:30-6:00 PM. Read the Event Blogpost "PRRT Nurse's Perspective: What to Expect with PRRT" March 7, 2025 Learn about PRRT from UCLA's Lead PRRT Nurse Linda Gardner. She addresses common questions about what to expect before, during, and after the treatment, as well as concerns about radiation safety. Event Page "Deciphering Genetics & Genomics in Neuroendocrine Cancers" with Dr. Kimberly Perez Feb 7, 2025 Learn the latest in genetics and genomics for neuroendocrine cancers from medical oncologist Dr. Kimberly Perez from Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Perez has expertise in hereditary cancer syndromes and deciphers the topics of genetics and genomics. Event Page "Understanding GI NETs Found on Endoscopy: Gastric, Duodenal, Colon & Rectal" with Dr. David Metz Jan 28, 2025 Learn from renowned Neuroendocrinologist Dr. David Metz, who discusses neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) found on endoscopy, including gastric, duodenal, colon and rectal NETs. Dr. Metz discusses which NETs can be found on endoscopies and how they are managed and treated. Event Page Comprehensive Guide to Lung Neuroendocrine Cancers: From Typical Carcinoids to Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 Learn all about lung neuroendocrine cancers from neuroendocrine cancer expert Dr. Aman Chauhan, leader of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program and Co-Director of the Theragnostic Program at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami. Dr. Chauhan will give a comprehensive guide to lung neuroendocrine cancers ranging from typical carcinoids to small cell lung cancer. Event Page Palliative Care for Neuroendocrine Cancer Thursday, Nov 14, 2024 Learn about Palliative Care: what it is, what it is not, and how it may help those affected by neuroendocrine cancer. Dr. Chandana Banerjee, palliative care and hospice specialist from the City of Hope Cancer Center in Los Angeles, demystifies these topics. Event Page 2024 NET Cancer Day Symposium Saturday, November 9, 2024 Celebrate with us at the 2024 LACNETS NET Cancer Day Symposium in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, November 9th from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Event Page Evolving Management of NET Liver Metastases Friday, October 18, 2024 Hear the renowned liver and pancreas surgeon, Dr. Gagandeep “Gaugs” Singh, discuss the evolving algorithms in managing NET liver metastases. Dr. Singh, Chief of Surgical Oncology at City of Hope® Cancer Center in Phoenix, asks the question of whether it is prudent to be aggressive surgically or if it is all about timing and strategy. Regional NET Patient Education Conference Saturday, September 21, 2024 LACNETS is hosting an in-person NET Educational Event for patients and caregivers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday, September 21st, from 1:30-5:00 PM. This event was not live-streamed or recorded. Meet the Expert: Dr. Eric Liu Saturday, August 17, 2024 Join LACNETS in Denver, Colorado for an in-person event. Meet NET expert Dr. Eric Liu who will give a broad survey of NET from diagnosis to treatment and philosophy. Engage in an interactive question and answer session with Dr. Liu. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn, advocate and connect in-person with a NET expert and fellow NET patients and caregivers. 2024 LACNETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference Saturday, June 15, 2024 Join us for the biggest LACNETS event of the year featuring more than ten NET experts. This year's theme is Deepening Your Understanding of NETs. Event Page High Grade Neuroendocrine Neoplasms & Small Cell Lung Cancer Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Learn about the latest in high grade neuroendocrine neoplasms and small cell lung cancer with medical oncologist Dr. Aman Chauhan, Leader of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program and Co-Director of the Theragnostic Program at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami. 2024 Updates: Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinical Trials Thursday, April 25, 2024 Learn about the latest in clinical trials for neuroendocrine cancer with NET expert Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah. TKIs: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors & Neuroendocrine Tumors Friday, Mar 29, 2024 Learn about Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs), what they are and how they work with NET expert Dr. Jennifer Chan. Dr. Chan is the Vice President of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) and the principal investigator of the CABINET trial. Hear the positive findings from that TKI study using Cabozantinib. She discusses the latest in TKI treatments and how they may be a possible treatment option for many NET patients. LACNETS Educational Event Feb 14, 2024 Join us to learn about Carcinoid Heart Disease from Cardiologist Dr. S. Allen Luis at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He will describe the cause and symptoms of carcinoid heart disease and discuss diagnosis, treatment and surveillance. LACNETS Educational Event "PRRT: What We Know, Special Considerations & Clinical Trials" with Dr. Jonathan Strosberg January 11, 2024 Join us on Thursday, January 11th at 9:30 AM Pacific to learn the latest on PRRT with NET expert Dr. Jonathan Strosberg. Dr. Strosberg was the principal investigator of the NETTER-1 study which led to the FDA approval of Lutathera and has authored numerous articles on PRRT. He will discuss the latest in PRRT, including special considerations and current clinical trials. LACNETS Educational Event "Minimally Invasive Treatments for Neuroendocrine Liver Metastases" with Dr. Yilun Koethe Dec 9, 2023 Join us to learn more about minimally invasive liver-directed therapies targeting liver metastases with interventional radiologist Dr. Koethe. She discusses ablations including the recently approved histotripsy and embolizations including bland, chemo, and radioembolization. LACNETS Educational Event "Symptoms Management" with Dr. David Metz Oct 10, 2023 Join LACNETS to hear Neuroendocrinologist Dr. David Metz from University of Pennsylvania discuss symptom management. The presentation will cover carcinoid syndrome, pancreatic enzymes, bile acid secretion, and short bowel syndrome. He will explain current treatments, supplements, and diets that might be helpful to control NET-related symptoms. LACNETS Educational Event "Navigating Clinical Trials: Expectations Vs. Realities" with Taymeyah Al-Toubah, MPH Aug 19, 2023 Hear Taymeyah Al-Toubah, MPH, Senior Research Project Manager at the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program of Moffitt Cancer Center. LACNETS Educational Event "Surgery: The What, Where & When" with Dr. Eric Liu July 7, 2023 Hear NET expert Dr. Eric Liu of Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers discuss “Surgery: The What, Where & When.” 2023 LACNETS Annual NET Patient Conference June 17, 2023 Watch our biggest event of the year with 12 NET experts from North America. WATCH NOW LACNETS E ducational Event Topic: High Grade Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (NEN) May 4, 2023 Join LACNETS on May 4th for an educational event dedicated to high grade neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). Medical oncologist Dr. Jason Starr from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, will discuss the management and treatment of high grade NENs, including the latest updates and clinical trials. LACNETS Educational Event: "What's New in PRRT" April 14, 2023 Join Dr. Amir Iravani, a Nuclear Medicine Physician and Theranostics Director at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, to hear the latest on Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT). Better understand the difference between beta and alpha PRRT, current trials and updates on PRRT for Lung NET, adolescents and dosimetry. LACNETS Educational Event: "Update on NET Clinical Trials" March 10 , 2023 Join Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah, to hear the latest in NET clinical trials. LACNETS Educational Event: "Genetics of NET: Do I Need Genetic Testing?" Tuesday, February 7 , 2023 Do I need genetic testing? Do my family members need to be tested? What does genetic testing entail? What genetic mutations are possible and what does it mean for my family if I carry a mutation? Join Genetic Counselor Samantha Greenberg of University of Texas, Southwestern for a discussion about genetic testing for NETs. LACNETS Educational Event : "Novel Translational Research for Metastatic NET Patients at the NCI" Friday, January 27, 2023 Join LACNETS for this special educational event. What if you could both undergo surgery for your metastatic disease and also donate your liver tumor to find a cure for NET? Learn how you can contribute to NET research. The NET team at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will give us a behind-the-scenes look at their innovative NET research. Be inspired by their hard work and dedication to the NET community. LACNETS Educational Event: Focus on Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Join LACNETS for a unique webinar with a live presentation of three pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL) cases and an engaging panel discussion with experts Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero, Dr. Erik Mittra, and Dr. Karel Pacak. 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< Back to the upcoming events page Some Topics Covered: Neuroendocrine, NET, clinical trials, PRRT, RLT, neoadjuvant trials, adjuvant trials, metastatic NET, symptom control Download the slides >>> ABOUT Join us for an overview of the latest clinical trials in neuroendocrine cancer with Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist and physician-scientist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) in Salt Lake City. Dr. Soares will walk through key neuroendocrine cancer clinical trials including what they are studying, what makes them exciting, and how they may shape future treatment options. She will also explain why clinical trials matter, how they benefit patients, and what to consider when exploring whether a trial might be right for you. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply trying to stay informed, this webinar will provide clear, practical insights to help you better understand emerging research and what it means for the neuroendocrine cancer community. The presentation will focus on current NET clinical trials. For information on NEC clinical trials, go to our high grade resources page: https://www.ncf.net/high-grade-nen-resources . ABOUT DR. HELOISA P. SOARES Medical Oncologist Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) University of Utah Dr. Heloisa Soares is a medical oncologist who focuses on neuroendocrine cancers. She is an associate professor at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah, where she is also the Medical Director for the Clinical Trials Office. Nationally, she serves as the NCI NET task force co-chair and the chair of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) inaugural NET Patient Action Team of the NETPact Committee. She also recently served as a member of the directors for NANETS. Dr. Soares is a passionate advocate for patients. You can follow her on Twitter at @helops79 RESOURCES The Latest on Immunotherapy for Neuroendocrine Cancer with Dr. Aman Chauhan (Dec 2025) Additional Clinical Trials Resources: https://www.ncf.net/clinical-trials/additional-resources "Navigating Clinical Trials: Expectations vs. Realities" with Taymeyah Al-Toubah • Aug 2023 Clinical Trials: Why, What & How • Josh Mailman • 2023 Patient Education Conference THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS T he opinions expressed by the guest presenters, as well as the questions asked by the audience, have not been created or suggested by the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation or the sponsors of this program. The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation does not endorse or promote any of the views, opinions or information provided in this presentation. Audience members should not rely on the opinions or information expressed by the guest presenter and should seek guidance and direction from their own medical advisors regarding any choices they make about their health or treatments.

The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation serves the neuroendocrine cancer (or NET) community by connecting patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. Find educational resources and connect with other NET patients and caregivers. Read Our Special Message Podcast Blog Resources by Topic LATEST FROM NCF Blog Pos t - "Continuing A 60-Year Legacy" New Podcast Episode - "Spotlight on Genetic Counselors" with Samantha Greenberg Register: "The Latest in Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinical Trials" with Dr. Soares on Feb 20, 2026 Register: "Zeal For Life" Movie Screening - Los Angeles, CA "2025 Highlights in Neuroendocrine Cancer" New Blogpost - "The Email That Changed Everything" - Dusty Hurley New Educational Event - "The Latest on Immunotherapy for Neuroendocrine Cancer" with Dr. Aman Chauhan New Podcast Episode - "Spotlight on Pharmacists" with Amanda Cass, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP Watch "2025 Updates in NET" with Dr. Aman Chauhan Watch "The Latest in High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (NEC)" with Dr. Aman Chauhan Watch "The Latest Advances in Neuroendocrine Cancer: An Update with Dr. Udhayvir Grewal" Watch "Bridging Inequities in Neuroendocrine Cancer Care: A Conversation" with Dr. Udhayvir Grewal Clinical Trial Update - Tarlatamab in DLL3-Expressing Tumors Including Neuroendocrine Neoplasms Clinical Trial Update - ZL-1310 in Participants With Selected Solid Tumors SIGN UP FOR EMAIL Stay up-to-date with neuroendocrine cancer news, educational information, monthly newsletters and ways to connect with other neuroendocrine cancer patients and caregivers. Make a Difference Donate today and help us provide support, and information on diagnosis, treatment options, research, and resources for NET patients and caregivers. DONATE NCF EVENTS "Zeal for Life" - A Special Documentary Screening March 7, 2026 In-Person Register Novel Targeted Therapies in Neuroendocrine Cancers Mar 9, 2026 Virtual Register Visit our events page for more information >>> MAKE A DIFFERENCE Donate today and help us provide support, and information on diagnosis, treatment options, research, and resources for neuroendocrine cancer patients and caregivers. Donate LATEST ON CLINICAL TRIALS Clinical Trials News Play Video Play Video 06:31 Update on Cabozantinib Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation Interview with Dr. Aman Chauhan • 2025 Clarification: The recent CABINET subgroup analysis presented at ESMO included thoracic NET patients (lung and thymic), with approximately 80% being lung NETs. Additionally, in the epNET cohort, about 20% of patients had lung NETs. Learn about one of the biggest breakthroughs in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) treatment: the FDA approval of Cabozantinib for metastatic NETs. In this in-depth interview, the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation’s Lisa Yen speaks with NET expert Dr. Aman Chauhan about the landmark CABINET clinical trial, new data from ESMO 2025, and what this means for patients with pancreatic NETs, extra-pancreatic NETs, lung NETs, and thymic NETs. Dr. Chauhan explains why Cabozantinib—a VEGF TKI targeted therapy—is transforming care for patients who often have limited treatment options, especially those with somatostatin receptor–negative lung NETs who may not qualify for somatostatin analogs (SSA) or PRRT. He also discusses promising results in higher-grade (G2–G3) well-differentiated NETs, an area with few effective treatment choices. ✔ What the CABINET trial revealed ✔ Why Cabozantinib is effective across multiple NET types ✔ How lung and thymic NET patients (thoracic NETs) benefited—~80% of the thoracic subgroup were lung NETs ✔ How this approval is changing clinical practice ✔ Introduction to Zanzalintinib (Zanza) — a next-generation VEGF TKI now entering phase 3 trials ✔ How to find NET clinical trials near you on ClinicalTrials.gov If you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional looking for new NET treatment options, this update provides essential insights into where the field is headed and how future drugs are being developed. 🔗 Search for NET clinical trials: https://www.ncf.net/clinical-trials Play Video Play Video 04:02 The Latest Advances in Neuroendocrine Cancer: An Update with Dr. Udhayvir Grewal • 2025 In this conversation, Dr. Udhayvir Grewal from the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory shares the newest developments in neuroendocrine cancer (NET/NEC) research, treatment, and clinical trials — offering clarity, progress updates, and hope for patients and caregivers in the NET community. 🔬 Key Highlights: - Alpha PRRT (Alpha Radioligand Therapy): New investigational treatments including Lead-212 Dotamtate, Lead-212 VMT-Alpha-NET, and Actinium-225 Dotatate (ACTION-1) are showing promising early results and may change the treatment landscape for NET patients. - New FDA-Approved Therapy for Pheochromocytoma & Paraganglioma: Belzutifan is now available for a subset of patients, supported by durable response data from the LITESPARK study. - Advances in High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: Encouraging results are emerging from trials targeting DLL3, including obrixtamig, radioligand therapies, ADCs, and tri-specific drugs currently in development. 📍 Next Steps & Resources To explore active clinical trials and educational resources, visit: 🔗 NCF.net #NeuroendocrineCancer #NETCancer #NeuroendocrineTumor #CancerResearch #PRRT #ClinicalTrials #PatientEducation #NCF #NETUpdates #AlphaPRRT #DLL3 Play Video Play Video 06:26 The Latest in High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (NEC): A Conversation with Dr. Chauhan • 2025 In this important update, Dr. Aman Chauhan shares the newest and most promising developments in treatment and research for high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) — a rare and aggressive form of neuroendocrine cancer. For decades, treatment options for NEC have been limited and outcomes have remained largely unchanged. Today, that reality is beginning to shift — and this conversation highlights the progress bringing renewed hope to patients and families. Highlights in This Discussion: - DLL3-targeted immunotherapy, including T-cell engagers such as tarlatamab and emerging therapies like Obrixtamig - Ongoing progress in clinical trials for high-grade NEC - Early success with radiopharmaceutical approaches targeting DLL3 - Exploration of oncolytic viruses, including the Seneca Valley Virus combined with ipilimumab (ipi) and nivolumab (nivo) - Advances in next-generation immunotherapy, including CAR-T and checkpoint combinations 📍 Want to Learn More? To explore active or upcoming clinical trials for NEC, visit the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation’s Clinical Trials Guide at NCF.net/clinical-trials #NeuroendocrineCancer #NEC #HighGradeNEC #ClinicalTrials #Immunotherapy #DLL3 #PatientEducation #NETCancer #NeuroendocrineTumor #CancerResearch #NCF Play Video Play Video 06:20 Dr. Jennifer Chan Shares 2025 Highlights & Future Directions in NET Research at the 2025 INCA Summit In this exclusive 2025 INCA Summit interview, Lisa Yen from the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation speaks with Dr. Jennifer Chan, President of NANETS and medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, about the latest advances and future directions in neuroendocrine cancer research and treatment. Dr. Chan reflects on her 20-year journey in the field and highlights a pivotal year for neuroendocrine cancer care — including the FDA and EMA approvals of cabozantinib for both pancreatic and extrapancreatic NETs, and belzutifan for advanced pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas. She discusses how these breakthroughs are expanding treatment options and offering renewed hope to patients worldwide. Looking ahead, Dr. Chan shares her excitement about ongoing and upcoming clinical trials, including the COMPETE trial (PRRT vs. everolimus) and studies involving alpha-emitting PRRT agents, which may further transform clinical practice. 🎥 Highlights: Global collaboration through the International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance (INCA) Major new treatment approvals in 2025 (cabozantinib, belzutifan) Promising data from recent and emerging clinical trials (COMPETE, PRRT advances) A look toward the next wave of neuroendocrine cancer research 📍 Recorded live at the 2025 INCA Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria 👩⚕️ Guest: Dr. Jennifer Chan, President of NANETS 🎙️ Host: Lisa Yen, Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation #NeuroendocrineCancer #INCA2025 #NANETS #Cabozantinib #Belzutifan #DanaFarber #OncologyResearch #PatientAdvocacy Play Video Play Video 05:29 Dr. Jennifer Chan & Dr. Del Rivero Discuss Advancing NET Research at the 2025 INCA Summit In this insightful conversation from the 2025 INCA Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria, leading neuroendocrine cancer experts Dr. Jennifer Chan (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, USA) and Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero (National Cancer Institute, NIH) discuss the future of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) research, emphasizing the importance of clinical trials, patient engagement, and international collaboration. Dr. Del Rivero highlights the mission of INCA’s research committee—to align scientific priorities with patient needs, ensure greater patient participation in research, and develop better models and biomarkers for understanding and treating NETs. She explains the range of clinical research, from translational and molecular studies to natural history, prevention, and treatment trials, and how each contributes to improving diagnosis, therapy, and quality of life for patients. Dr. Chan underscores the vital role of patients as partners in research, helping shape meaningful endpoints and driving practice-changing discoveries like the CABINET trial, which recently led to new treatment approvals for neuroendocrine cancers. 🎥 Highlights: The mission of the INCA Research Committee Translational research and model development for NETs The value of biomarkers and molecular insights Understanding natural history studies and their role in cancer discovery Empowering patients as research partners Reflections on the impact of the CABINET study 📍 Recorded live at the 2025 International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance (INCA) Summit, Sofia, Bulgaria 👩⚕️ Speakers: Dr. Jennifer Chan & Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero #NeuroendocrineCancer #INCA2025 #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch #PatientAdvocacy #DanaFarber #NIH #NANETS #CABINETTrial #OncologyResearch Play Video Play Video 05:30 Dr. Halfdanarson on ITM’s COMPETE Trial • 2025 ENETS • Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation NANETS President Emeritus Dr. Thor Halfdanarson discussed the positive results from ITM’s Phase 3 COMPETE Trial at the 2025 ENETS Annual Medical and Scientific Conference in Krakow, Poland. The COMPETE trial was the first prospective, randomized phase 3 study comparing PRRT with an active treatment (everolimus or afinitor). For more information, visit https://www.ncf.net/clinical-trials. Play Video Play Video 05:27 Dr. Jennifer Chan Discusses Results of CABINET Trial (Cabozantinib) as Effective Treatment at ESMO24 Watch #LACNETS' exclusive view with incoming NANETS president Dr. Jennifer Chan at ESMO Congress 2024 (#ESMO24) in Barcelona, Spain, explaining the updated results of the CABINET trial evaluating Cabozantinib in Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors. https://www.lacnets.org/post/positive-results-of-the-cabinet-trial-show-cabozantinib-as-a-new-effective-treatment-in-advanced-n Play Video Play Video 04:44 Dr. Aman Chauhan About the Most Exciting Progress in the Neuroendocrine Cancer Field @ NANETS Miami In this exclusive interview at NANETS Regional in Miami, NET expert Dr. Aman Chauhan from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center shares the recent advances he's most excited about in the neuroendocrine cancer field. @SylvesterCancer @AmanChauhanMD @CarcinoidNETs @HealingNET1 @netcancerday @CureNETs @PheoPara #NETsMiami NETTER-2 Trial Supports Lutathera® as 1st Line Treatment >>> Dr. Jennifer Chan Announces the CABINET Trial Data on Cabozantinib >>> Clinical Trials Guide WATCH 500+ Videos on Various Topics 2025 NET Cancer Day Symposium LISTEN Hear Experts Answer Top 10 Questions on Each Topic "Against the Tide: The Mary Donlevy Story" TAKE ACTION Learn How You Can Share Your Story RECENT EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR PATIENTS Play Video Play Video 01:29:26 The Latest in Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinical Trials • 2026 NCF Event • Feb 20, 2026 Topics Covered: Neuroendocrine, NET, clinical trials, PRRT, RLT, neoadjuvant trials, adjuvant trials, metastatic NET, symptom control ABOUT Join us for an overview of the latest clinical trials in neuroendocrine cancer with Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist and physician-scientist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) in Salt Lake City. Dr. Soares will walk through key neuroendocrine cancer clinical trials including what they are studying, what makes them exciting, and how they may shape future treatment options. She will also explain why clinical trials matter, how they benefit patients, and what to consider when exploring whether a trial might be right for you. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply trying to stay informed, this webinar will provide clear, practical insights to help you better understand emerging research and what it means for the neuroendocrine cancer community. The presentation focuses on current NET clinical trials. For information on NEC clinical trials, go to our high grade resources page: https://www.ncf.net/high-grade-nen-resources. Visit the event page at https://www.ncf.net/events/feb2026 Play Video Play Video Novel Targeted Therapies in Neuroendocrine Cancers • 2026 NCF Event • Mar 9, 2026 Some Topics Covered: Neuroendocrine, NET, NEC, High-grade Clinical trials, PRRT, RLT, Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC), DLL3 ABOUT Join us for a discussion of targeted therapies in neuroendocrine cancer, one of the fastest-growing areas of NET treatment. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, targeted therapies focus on specific pathways or features of cancer cells. Understanding how these treatments work can help patients feel more confident and informed when discussing options with their care team. In this session, Dr. Rohit Thummalapalli, medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explores novel, innovative targeted treatments used or being studied in NETs, such as DLL3 and antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs). Dr. Thummalapalli will explain what these therapies are, how they work, and why they are becoming increasingly important in NET care. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or considering later-line treatments, this webinar will help you better understand the evolving landscape of targeted therapy and what it may mean for your care. Visit the event page at https://www.ncf.net/events/mar2026 Play Video Play Video 01:56:25 The Latest in Neuroendocrine Cancer Clinical Trials • 2026 NCF Event • Feb 20, 2026 Some Topics Covered: Neuroendocrine, NET, clinical trials, PRRT, RLT, neoadjuvant trials, adjuvant trials, metastatic NET, symptom control ABOUT Join us for an overview of the latest clinical trials in neuroendocrine cancer with Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist and physician-scientist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) in Salt Lake City. Dr. Soares will walk through key neuroendocrine cancer clinical trials including what they are studying, what makes them exciting, and how they may shape future treatment options. She will also explain why clinical trials matter, how they benefit patients, and what to consider when exploring whether a trial might be right for you. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply trying to stay informed, this webinar will provide clear, practical insights to help you better understand emerging research and what it means for the neuroendocrine cancer community. The presentation will focus on current NET clinical trials. For information on NEC clinical trials, go to our high grade resources page: https://www.ncf.net/high-grade-nen-resources. Visit the event page at https://www.ncf.net/events/feb2026 Play Video Play Video 01:31:30 The Latest on Immunotherapy for Neuroendocrine Cancer • 2025 NCF Event • Dec 11, 2025 Immunotherapy is an exciting and rapidly advancing area in the treatment of neuroendocrine cancer. Join Dr. Aman Chauhan, Medical Oncologist at the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center, as he discusses the latest developments in immunotherapy for neuroendocrine cancer. This webinar will cover current standard-of-care treatments as well as cutting-edge clinical trials involving DLL3-targeted therapies, oncolytic viruses, CAR T-cell therapy, and combination approaches. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or exploring new treatment options, this session will help you better understand the evolving landscape of immunotherapy in neuroendocrine cancer. Aman Chauhan, MD Medical Oncologist University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center Aman Chauhan, MD, earned his medical degree from the Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, Karnataka, India, followed by a dual residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Chauhan completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Kentucky, especially focusing on neuroendocrine tumor (NETs). Additionally, Dr. Chauhan completed a Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) physician externship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that focused on designing clinical trials and clinical research projects. His clinical interests include treating NETs, including carcinoid tumors, high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas, and small and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Dr Chauhan leads the University of Miami Neuroendocrine Cancer Program and co-leads Sylvester Theranostics Drug Development Program. He is the national principal investigator on several investigator-initiated neuroendocrine cancer clinical trials. He has authored over 70 scientific publications and book chapters and has received a career development award from NCI CTEP. Dr Chauhan also serves on AJCC and ASCO NET guideline committees and is an active member of NANETS communication committee. Dr. Chauhan is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology as well as the American Association of Cancer Research and the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. Visit https://www.ncf.net/events/dec2025 for more information. Play Video Play Video 01:27:39 Understanding Alpha & The Evolving PRRT Landscape • Dr. Grewal • 2025 NCF Event • September 22, 2025 The field of PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy) is evolving rapidly, and patients are hearing more about new developments like alpha therapies, the recent NETTER-2 and COMPETE trial results, and other advances. Join medical oncologist Dr. Udhayvir Singh Grewal from the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University as he breaks down what these changes mean for people living with neuroendocrine cancer. This webinar will help patients and caregivers make sense of emerging research and therapies—and what they may mean for the future of NET treatment. For more information, visit https://www.ncf.net/events/sep2025. Play Video Play Video 01:25:23 Nutrition & Diet Considerations for NETs • 2025 NCF Event • August 26, 2025 Nutrition can play a key role in living well with neuroendocrine cancer (neuroendocrine tumors or NETs). Join NET dietitian Meghan Laszlo for an informative session on nutrition and diet considerations for people living with neuroendocrine cancer. She will cover key topics including the use of pancreatic enzymes, managing hyperglycemia, navigating special diets, and understanding supplements. Whether you're newly diagnosed or further along in your journey, this webinar offers practical guidance to help you make informed nutrition choices that support your health and quality of life. For more information, visit ncf.net. Play Video Play Video 01:16:25 Living with NET: The Patient Perspective • 2025 NCF Event • July 10, 2025 Patients share their experiences on topics, including decision-making, coping strategies, lessons learned, challenges, and navigating relationships while living with neuroendocrine cancer. Hear about their personal journeys—filled with resilience, realities, and hope, that offer powerful insight into what it's like living with neuroendocrine cancer. Visit NCF.net/July2025 for more information. Play Video Play Video 01:33:27 "Evolving Management of Carcinoid Heart Disease" • Prashanth Venkatesh, MD, FACC • April 29, 2025 Learn from Cardiologist and Congenital Heart Disease Specialist, Dr. Prashanth Venkatesh from Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute in a virtual educational event on carcinoid heart disease. Dr. Venkatesh demystifies the topic and shares the latest developments in its diagnosis and treatment, including a novel minimally invasive approach to replace heart valves damaged by carcinoid heart disease. For more information and resources, visit NCF.net. LATEST PODCAST EPISODES LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN RESOURCES & INFORMATION FOR YOU Meetings Register for the upcoming educational webinars and programs Support Groups Learn about the NET patient and caregiver support groups Podcast A podcast series where neuroendocrine cancer experts answer the top 10 FAQs on various topics Resources Check our resource navigation guide which covers various topics from treatment options to wellness NETCONNECT A peer support system that connects newly-diagnosed patients with mentors Newly Diagnosed Newly-diagnosed NET patients can begin exploring here for resources and support NET VITALS A tool for patients and healthcare professionals to share vital information about a patient’s neuroendocrine cancer Clinical Trials Explore open clinical trials here Blog Read about various NET topics, inspiring survival stories, and tips to live fully and richly with cancer Patient & Caregiver Stories Find inspiration and hope from NET patient and caregiver stories Spanish Resources Explore Spanish-language resources for NET patients and caregivers Health Coaching Learn how you can receive one-on-one coaching sessions available to NET patients and caregivers ABOUT THE NEUROENDOCRINE CANCER FOUNDATION Why Our Work Matters The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation (NCF) exists to ensure no one faces neuroendocrine cancer alone. We support patients, caregivers, and clinicians through education, connection, and compassionate resources. Educate Educational Events Luncheon With The Experts w/Live Q&A In-Person Patient & Caregiver Events Online Video Library (YouTube & Web) Resource Library on 25 Topics Podcast Spanish Resources Support Support Line Resources for Newly Diagnosed Support Groups Health & Wellness Retreat Wellness Coaching Connect NETCONNECT Peer-to-Peer Program NET VITALS NET INTRO Inform Clinical Trials Guide Amplify Patient Voice Neuroendocrine cancer (also known as NET, neuroendocrine tumor, neuroendocrine neoplasm, carcinoid, or neuroendocrine carcinoma) is a rare/uncommon and complex disease. Only 7 in 100,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year Symptoms vary widely and are often misunderstood Diagnosis can take several years Many patients do not meet someone else living with NET until they find NCF Patients often struggle to find specialists, up-to-date treatment guidance, and emotional support. NCF fills those gaps by offering what patients need most: credible education, expert access, and a community that understands. NCF provides these life-changing resources — ensuring patients and families receive guidance when it matters most. I was officially diagnosed on June 29, 2022. I didn’t even know NETs existed. And today...less than a month later, I’ve learned so much thanks to the incredible resources that exist as a result of the beautiful NETs community. The resources available, especially the videos from the (Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation) and the NET VITALS document, are so life-giving and helpful for the newly diagnosed. The Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation contributes so much useful information to the NET community. — NET Patient

Learn more about the NET experts presenting on various topics during the 2024 LACNETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference. 2024 LACNETS Conference Speakers Understanding NET Diagnosis: The Work-Up & What You Need to Know About Your NETs Chandrikha Chandrasekharan, MBBS Medical Oncologist, University of Iowa Dr. Chandrikha Chandrasekharan is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of Iowa. She did her initial medical training in India at Kilpauk Medical College. She moved to the USA to complete her internal medicine residency at University of Florida College of Medicine at Jacksonville. Dr. Chandrasekharan is board certified in Medical Oncology and Palliative Medicine. After completing medical oncology fellowship at LSU Shreveport, she pursued an additional year of advanced oncology training in gastrointestinal malignancies at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Chandrasekharan's clinical practice and research interests include all gastrointestinal malignancies with a focus on neuroendocrine tumors. Understanding NET Scans Nadine Mallak, MD Radiologist & Nuclear Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University Nadine Mallak, M.D. is a double boarded Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology at OHSU, in the divisions of Body Imaging, and Molecular Imaging & Therapy. She received her M.D. degree from Saint Joseph University Medical School in Beirut, Lebanon, followed by a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Hotel Dieu de France, Beirut. Subsequently, she finished fellowships in Neuroradiology and Abdominal Imaging, and a residency in Nuclear Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Mallak is the clinical director of the PET/MRI program at OHSU. The scope of her clinical practice encompasses all aspects of molecular imaging and therapy, in addition to abdominal and pelvic imaging with modalities including ultrasound, CT, and MRI. Her research interests focus on molecular and hybrid imaging, particularly for prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma. In addition to her research projects, she’s passionate about education. She was voted by the radiology residents "outstanding teacher of the year" for the year 2019-2020, and by the graduating senior residents “outstanding board reviewer” for the year 2021-2022 In her free time, she enjoys painting, mostly with acrylic and watercolors, reading, hiking, and exploring the gorgeous nature in the Pacific Northwest. Understanding Surgery for Liver NETs Callisia Clarke, MD Surgical Oncologist, Medical College of Wisconsin Dr. Clarke is Chief of Surgical Oncology and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin with a focus on tumors of the upper gastrointestinal tract, sarcomas, melanomas and regional therapies for advanced malignancies. She specializes in hepato-pancreatic-biliary malignancies, primary and metastatic neuroendocrine tumors, melanoma and sarcoma. Her research efforts focus on personalized cancer care and targeted approaches in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Clarke also serves on the Executive Committee of the Association for Academic Surgery and is the Chair of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) Mentoring and Early Career Development Committee. President Biden recently announced she will be appointed as a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board. Dr. Clarke will play a key role in guiding the Director of the National Cancer Institute in setting the course for the national cancer research program and help advance breakthroughs to prevent, detect, and treat diseases like cancer. Understanding Carcinoid Crisis Julie Hallet, MD, MSc., FRCSC Surgical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center Dr. Hallet is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto and a Surgical Oncologist with a clinical practice devoted to hepato-biliary, pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal malignancies at the Odette Cancer Centre - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Her practice further focuses on neuroendocrine tumors as part of the Susan Leslie Multidisciplinary Clinic for Neuroendocrine Tumors, as well as minimally invasive therapies for cancer treatment. She completed general surgery residency and MSc in clinical epidemiology at Université Laval in Québec City, followed by a Surgical Oncology and hepato-pancreatico-biliary clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto, and additional training in advanced minimally invasive surgery at the Institut de recherche contre les cancers de l’appareil digestif (IRCAD) in Strasbourg, France. Dr. Hallet holds leadership roles in National and International societies. Among those roles, she serves as the Vice-Chair of the Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Disease Site Group of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the Chair of the Early Career Group the International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association, and a member of the Guidelines Committee of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumors Society, as well as on the executive committees of the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology and the Canadian Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. She is a founding member of the Society of Surgical Ergonomics for which she also chairs the Research and Applied Ergonomics Committee. She also is Associate Section Editor for the Annals of Surgical Oncology, and is part of the Editorial Board of HPB, the World Journal of Surgery, and the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Hallet’s research focuses on health services research to examine processes of care and outcomes in oncology, with a focus on patient-centred and patient-reported outcomes. To support her research, she has received over $10 millions in operating grants, including from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Ontario Institute of Cancer Research. Dr. Hallet has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, including high-impact papers in JAMA Surgery, JAMA Oncology, the Journal of the NCCN, and Annals of Surgery. Understanding Liver-Directed Therapy Michael Soulen, MD FSIR FCIRSE Interventional Radiologist, University of Pennsylvania Michael C. Soulen, MD FSIR FCIRSE is the Professor of Radiology and Director of Interventional Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center and Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Interventional Radiology. His major clinical and research focus for the past 30 years has been image-guided cancer therapy (interventional oncology), with a specific focus on embolotherapy and ablative therapy of solid tumors in the liver and kidney. Animal research includes swine, rabbit, and rat models for liver-directed therapies, investigating novel embolic agents, novel ablation devices, and ultrasound-mediated drug delivery using novel drug-loaded microbubble contrast agents. Clinic trials focus on embolotherapies for primary liver cancers, liver metastases from colorectal and neuroendocrine tumors, and renal cell carcinomas. Current clinical investigations focus on synergy between locoregional and systemic therapies, including 1) pharmacologic modulation of the metabolic stress response under conditions of embolic ischemia; 2) IR therapies as immunostimulants combined with immune checkpoint inhibition, 3) radioembolization with radiosensitizing drugs; 4) serial biopsy for tumor cell culture, rapid drug screening, sequencing and testing in PDX mice, with the goal of personalized precision medicine; and 5) the first international randomized trial comparing embolotherapy techniques for neuroendocrine tumor liver metastases. Dr. Soulen received Research Mentor awards from the University of Pennsylvania Department of Radiology and the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society and the Gold Medal from the Society of Interventional Radiology. Understanding PRRT Eric Mittra, MD, PhD Nuclear Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University Dr. Mittra received his medical and graduate training at Stony Brook University and subsequently completed a Nuclear Medicine residency and fellowship at Stanford University. He was faculty at Stanford for many years before moving to Oregon Health & Science University in 2018. Dr. Mittra is involved in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine but theranostics for oncology is of particular interest. His research interests are primarily focused on the clinical translation of novel radioisotopes for imaging and therapy. He is very involved with the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS), and is a prior Medical Director of the Healing NET Foundation (HNF). Understanding the Latest in Systemic Treatments & Considerations for Treatment Sequencing Thorvardur Halfdanarson, MD Medical Oncologist, Mayo Clinic Thor R. Halfdanarson, M.D., is a medical oncologist and Professor of Oncology at Mayo Clinic who specializes in the management of patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms, gastrointestinal malignancies and unknown primary malignancies. His specific research interests include the epidemiology, risk factors and treatment of neuroendocrine tumors and neuroendocrine carcinoma and improving outcomes for pancreatic adenocarcinoma and rare types of pancreatic tumors. He is a principal investigator and co-investigator for multiple industry-sponsored and cooperative group clinical trials. Dr. Halfdanarson holds several leadership positions within Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is chair of the Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Cancer Disease Group and co-chair of the Pancreatic/Neuroendocrine Tumor Board. He is associate medical director of the Cancer Clinical Trials Office in Rochester, Minnesota, co-chair of the Feasibility Committee, and a member of the Clinical Research Leadership Committee. He also represents Mayo Clinic on the Neuroendocrine Tumors Guidelines Panel of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Dr. Halfdanarson currently serves as President for the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS). NET Tumor Board Panel: Understanding NET Liver Metastases Jaydira Del Rivero, MD Endocrinologist & Medical Oncologist, National Institute of Health Dr. Del Rivero earned her medical degree from the University of Veracruz in Veracruz, Mexico and completed her internal medicine residency at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center/NYU-Langone Medical Center. Dr. Del Rivero completed a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The Inter-Institute Endocrinology Training Program (IETP) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) where she was part of a research team developing clinical trials for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. She then joined as Assistant Professor at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care (MECCC) where she specialized in endocrine oncology involving thyroid cancer, parathyroid and adrenal tumors, and clinical research for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. She subsequently completed a second fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a research focus on endocrine malignancies. Dr. Del Rivero is board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Medical Oncology. Dr. Del Rivero is a Physician Scientist in the Developmental Therapeutics Branch. She is the Principal Investigator of the Natural History Study for Neuroendocrine Neoplasm and Adrenocortical Cancer to provide the basis of further development of therapeutic interventions, prevention/screening guidelines, endpoints for future clinical trials, and patient reported outcome measures. Dr. Del Rivero’s current efforts is the development of novel treatment approaches and targeted therapies for endocrine malignancies such as advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, adrenocortical cancer and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma. Eric Mittra, MD, PhD Nuclear Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University Dr. Mittra received his medical and graduate training through the MSTP (joint MD/PhD) program at Stony Brook University in New York in 2005. His master’s degree was in Anatomical Sciences, and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering. He subsequently completed a Nuclear Medicine residency and fellowship at Stanford University. He was faculty in Radiology at Stanford for 8 years, until moving to OHSU in 2018. Dr. Mittra is interested in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine imaging, therapy, and research. This includes adult and pediatric general nuclear medicine imaging with gamma camera and SPECT, PET imaging for oncology, cardiac, and neurologic applications, as well as bone densitometry (DXA imaging). Targeted Radioisotope Therapies (TRT) are of particular interest; including various applications in oncology and he is a nationally-recognized expert in this area. His research interests are primarily focused on the clinical translation of novel radioisotopes for imaging and therapy. He very involved with the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS), and is the current Medical Director of the Healing NET Foundation (HNF). Osman Ahmed, MD Interventional Radiologist, University of Chicago Osman Ahmed, MD, is an expert vascular and interventional radiologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions. Using image-guided technology and small, sophisticated instruments, Dr. Ahmed performs minimally invasive procedures for acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, peripheral vascular disease, liver/bone/lung/kidney cancer, spinal fractures, uterine fibroids and more. He also implants inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which prevent a blood clot from traveling around the body or creating a blockage. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ahmed researches novel treatment options that improve outcomes for patients. His research on liver cancer, IVC filters and venous diseases has been published in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Chest, Journal of American College of Radiology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Ahmed also believes in the importance of educating medical students, residents, fellowships and peers in order to enhance health care across the world. He has been invited to speak at a number of symposiums, practicums and national/international meetings about the newest advancements in interventional radiology. Gangandeep Singh, MD Surgical Oncologist, City of Hope Dr. Singh is an internationally recognized liver and pancreas surgeon. He is the Chief of Surgical Oncology program, Head of the Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery Program and the Director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (Phoenix). Dr. Singh is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience building and leading several surgical teams to world-wide recognition. Dr. Singh began his faculty academic career at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. From there, he was appointed as the Director of the Liver and Pancreas Center at the John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA, where he also served as Chair of the Cancer Committee, and Vice President for Fellowship Education. In 2010, City of Hope (Duarte) recruited Dr. Singh to spearhead the liver and pancreatic cancer program. He was appointed Professor of Clinical Surgery and as the new Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology (2011-2019) and hoisted their program to national recognition. He has an extensive referral base that reflects peer recognition of his clinical acumen and surgical expertise and is listed in “America’s Top Surgeons”, “Best Doctors of America”, “Super Doctors” and “Top Doctors of America.” Prior to his tenure in the Unites States, he earned is his Medical Degree from the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, India, and then trained at some of the finest cancer centers across the globe. These institutions include Tata Memorial Hospital and Cancer Center (Bombay, India), René Descartes University (Paris, France), and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital (Great Britain- England). In the USA, these institutes include the Marion Bessin Liver Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York), Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix), and the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Iowa City). Dr. Singh is a board-certified surgeon, a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of some of the top elite surgical societies and has served as invited speaker/chair at several national and international conferences. He was a panel member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) for Hepatobiliary Cancers for the last 10 years, that lays down the guidelines for the standard of care for these cancers; providing direction to both patients and physicians across the USA and the rest of the world. Dr. Singh has a very thoughtful, effective, and yet forceful approach to beating cancer, in a systematic fashion working with an outstanding multi-disciplinary team. Dynamic and compassionate, he is a skilled and an accomplished surgeon. He has extensive experience in liver and pancreatic diseases and other gastrointestinal cancers. His work is very well published with numerous publications in prestigious journals. His publications encompass complex liver resections for liver metastases, management algorithms for neuroendocrine tumors, vascular reconstructions following difficult pancreatic surgery for pancreatic cancer, and advanced robotic surgery. His work in robotic surgery has been presented on the national podium at the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA), Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons (SLRS) and other national meetings. An innovator at heart, Dr. Singh is in constant pursuit of enhancing the surgical experience and developing technical innovations in liver and pancreatic surgery. He has collaborative endeavors with engineers from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) & Harvey Mudd College. He has several invention disclosures and patents. In addition to a large clinical practice, Dr. Singh is passionately advancing cutting-edge translational research. He collaborates with City of Hope’s molecular biologists, X-ray crystallographers, structural chemists, and super-resolution scientists. A leader who is passionate about empowering teams and individuals to achieve their full potential, Dr. Singh has been recognized with several awards and leadership positions. Understanding NET Guidelines Jaydira Del Rivero, MD Endocronologist & Medical Oncologist, National Institute of Health Dr. Del Rivero earned her medical degree from the University of Veracruz in Veracruz, Mexico and completed her internal medicine residency at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center/NYU-Langone Medical Center. Dr. Del Rivero completed a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The Inter-Institute Endocrinology Training Program (IETP) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) where she was part of a research team developing clinical trials for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. She then joined as Assistant Professor at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care (MECCC) where she specialized in endocrine oncology involving thyroid cancer, parathyroid and adrenal tumors, and clinical research for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. She subsequently completed a second fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a research focus on endocrine malignancies. Dr. Del Rivero is board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Medical Oncology. Dr. Del Rivero is a Physician Scientist in the Developmental Therapeutics Branch. She is the Principal Investigator of the Natural History Study for Neuroendocrine Neoplasm and Adrenocortical Cancer to provide the basis of further development of therapeutic interventions, prevention/screening guidelines, endpoints for future clinical trials, and patient reported outcome measures. Dr. Del Rivero’s current efforts is the development of novel treatment approaches and targeted therapies for endocrine malignancies such as advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, adrenocortical cancer and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma. Understanding the Latest NET Clinical Trials Pamela Kunz, MD Medical Oncologist, Yale Medicine Dr. Pamela Kunz is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology at Yale School of Medicine where she also serves as the Director of the Center for GI Cancers and Division Chief of GI Medical Oncology at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. She received her medical degree from the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Her postgraduate training included a medical residency, chief residency, and oncology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Kunz is an international leader in the treatment and clinical research of patients with GI malignancies and neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). She holds several key leadership positions in the field including President Emeritus of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, recent past Chair of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Taskforce of the NCI and standing member of FDA’s Oncology Drug Advisory Committee. She was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of JCO Oncology Advances. In addition to her focus on NETs, she is a leading voice for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine. She served as the Vice Chief of DEI for the Section of Medical Oncology at Yale School of Medicine and in 2021, she was awarded ‘Woman Oncologist of the Year’ by Women Leaders in Oncology for her work in promoting gender equity. MODERATORS ANDREW HENDIFAR, MD Medical Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center The current research focus of Andrew Hendifar, MD, is on developing new therapies for pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Hendifar has helped form multidisciplinary teams that specialize in the treatments of pancreatic cancer, and carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Hendifar is the primary investigator for several groundbreaking therapies, including radioimmunotherapy for neuroendocrine tumors, anti-inflammatory therapy for pancreatic cancer and novel approaches to cancer cachexia. His national roles include SWOG GI Committee Member and a member of NIH Neuroendocrine Tumor Task Force. He also serves as the steering committee member for the Precision Promise Consortium and chairs the associated Supportive Care Committee. At Cedars-Sinai, he leads the Gastrointestinal Disease Research Group and is the founding Director of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program. DANENG LI, MD Medical Oncologist, City of Hope Daneng Li, M.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in treating gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Li currently leads the liver tumors program and is also the co-director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at City of Hope. Dr. Li embraces a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors. He leads several clinical trials focused on improving outcomes for patients with NETs and works closely with scientists in the development of the next generation of novel therapeutics. Nationally, he has served on several NET committees including the NANETS Research Committee, NANETS Continuing Medical Education Committee, and the Patient-Physician Communication Task Force for the Healing NET Foundation, allowing him to work closely to support NET patient advocacy programs. For all his efforts, he was honored as a recipient of the inaugural 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award during the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in 2018. MARY DONLEVY LACNETS Board member and NET Patient Advocate Mary Donlevy joined the LACNETS Board in 2020. She brings the patient perspective as she has been thriving despite living with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor since 2005. She has been close friends with LACNETS Founder Giovanna Joyce since 2010 and involved with LACNETS since then. Mary has served as a NET CONNECT mentor and Advisory Committee member. She has been actively involved in the monthly meetings and virtual NET support groups. Mary received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from University of San Diego and has over 10 years of medical and sales training. Her passion is to help those dealing with this difficult diagnosis and still enjoy a very full and active life. She is the mother of four children, two of which are identical twins, born after her cancer diagnosis. Mary enjoys ocean swimming, yoga and traveling with her husband and children in her free time. Beth DeBlase NET Patient Beth was diagnosed in 2016 with metastatic, midgut NET. In that time, she has made aesthetic oncology and integrative therapies her passion. Her mission is to help enhance the quality of life for fellow cancer patients and caregivers, including herself, her four children, and husband. << Go back to the 2024 Annual Conference Page

Learn more about the NET experts presenting on various topics during the 2023 LACNETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference. 2023 LACNETS Conference Speakers NETS 101: OVERVIEW OF NET TERMS & CONCEPTS AMAN CHAUHAN, MD Medical Oncologist, University of Miami Aman Chauhan, MD, earned his medical degree from the Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, Karnataka, India, followed by a dual residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Chauhan completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Kentucky, especially focusing on neuroendocrine tumor (NETs). Additionally, Dr. Chauhan completed a Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) physician externship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that focused on designing clinical trials and clinical research projects. His clinical interests include treating NETs, including carcinoid tumors, high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas, and small and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Dr Chauhan leads the University of Miami Neuroendocrine Cancer Program and co-leads Sylvester Theranostics Drug Development Program. He is national principal investigator on several investigator initiated neuroendocrine cancer clinical trials. He has authored over 70 scientific publications and book chapters and has received career development award from NCI CTEP. Dr Chauhan also serves on AJCC and ASCO NET guideline committees and is an active member of NANETS communication committee. Dr. Chauhan is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology as well as the American Association of Cancer Research and the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. A CONVERSATION WITH THREE NET SURGEONS CALLISIA CLARKE, MD Surgical Oncologist, Medical College of Wisconsin Dr. Callisia N. Clarke completed her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2013 and a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2016. She joined the faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2016 as an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Clarke specializes in hepato-pancreatic-biliary malignancies, melanoma and sarcoma, with her research efforts centered on epigenetic regulation of Neuroendocrine Tumors. She holds numerous leadership positions in national organizations including the American Hepato Pancreato-Biliary Association, the Association for Academic Surgery, the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. ALEXANDRA GANGI, MD Surgical Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Dr. Alexandra Gangi is a board-certified surgical oncologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Gangi completed a general surgical residency at Cedars-Sinai and completed her surgical oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. She currently serves as the director of the Gastrointestinal Tumor and Cancer Regional Therapies Programs with specialization in Pancreatic and GI Neuroendocrine tumors, Metastatic colorectal cancer, and Peritoneal Surface Malignancies. Her research focuses on understanding GEPNET heterogeneity between and within tumors subtypes and mechanisms of chemotherapy induced liver injury. DANIEL ANAYA SAENZ, MD Surgical Oncologist, Moffitt Cancer Center Dr. Daniel Anaya is a Senior Member, Chief of GI Surgery and Head of Hepatobiliary Section in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Anaya is a fellowship trained Surgical Oncologist with a particular focus on the surgical treatment of patients with liver malignancies (primary and metastatic) and neuroendocrine tumors. His academic interests focus on improving the quality of cancer care and implementing models to improve the delivery of care for patients with complex cancers. He is an expert in developing academic programs that facilitate the delivery of the highest quality of care, while also providing a framework to support research and innovation in the field of cancer and surgery. THE LATEST IN LIVER-DIRECTED THERAPY OSMAN AHMED, MD Interventional Radiologist, University of Chicago Osman Ahmed, MD, is an expert vascular and interventional radiologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions. Using image-guided technology and small, sophisticated instruments, Dr. Ahmed performs minimally invasive procedures for acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, peripheral vascular disease, liver/bone/lung/kidney cancer, spinal fractures, uterine fibroids and more. He also implants inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which prevent a blood clot from traveling around the body or creating a blockage. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ahmed researches novel treatment options that improve outcomes for patients. His research on liver cancer, IVC filters and venous diseases has been published in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Chest, Journal of American College of Radiology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Ahmed also believes in the importance of educating medical students, residents, fellowships and peers in order to enhance health care across the world. He has been invited to speak at a number of symposiums, practicums and national/international meetings about the newest advancements in interventional radiology. THE LATEST IN NET IMAGING NADINE MALLAK, MD Radiologist & Nuclear Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University Nadine Mallak, MD is an Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), in the divisions of Body Imaging, and Molecular Imaging and Therapy. She is the clinical director of the PET/MRI program at OHSU. The scope of her clinical practice encompasses all aspects of molecular imaging and therapy, in addition to abdominal and pelvic imaging with modalities including ultrasound, CT, and MRI. Her research interests focus on molecular and hybrid imaging, particularly for neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer. THE LATEST IN PRRT CARINA MARI APARICI, MD Radiologist & Nuclear Medicine, Stanford University Health Care Mari Aparici, MD is a Clinical Professor in Radiology at Stanford University. She is a Nuclear Physician with residencies in both Europe (Barcelona) and US (Stanford), and with Molecular imaging fellowships from Stanford University. After her training, she joined the Faculty at UCSF where she became a Clinical Professor in Radiology. Dr Mari Aparici is a physician-scientist in the development of Molecular Imaging and therapies. She has more than 20 years of clinical and research experience in the field and now serves as the Director of the Targeted Radionuclide Therapy Program/Theragnostics Clinic at Stanford University. She has published more than 100 papers, serves as an editorial board member of reputed journals, is PI of NIH and non-NIH grants and serves as a member/chair of several committees at her University and Societies related to her medical specialty. THE LATEST IN SYSTEMIC TREATMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR TREATMENT SEQUENCING PAMELA KUNZ, MD Medical Oncologist, Yale Cancer Center Dr. Pamela Kunz is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Gastrointestinal at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. She received her medical degree from the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Her postgraduate training included a medical residency, chief residency and oncology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Kunz is an international leader in the treatment and clinical research of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies and neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). She holds key leadership positions in the field including Chair of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Taskforce of the NCI and vice president of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. In addition, she has emerged as a leading voice for promoting gender equity in the medical workforce and serves as the Vice Chief for DEI for the Section of Medical Oncology at Yale. She was recently awarded the Woman Oncologist of the Year by Women leaders in Oncology. THE LATEST IN NET CLINICAL TRIALS SIMRON SINGH, MD Medical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center Dr. Simron Singh is an Associate Professor of Medicine, at the University of Toronto and co-founder of the Susan Leslie Clinic for Neuroendocrine Cancers at the Odette Cancer Centre Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. In addition, he is a principal investigator and associate scientist with the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences and Sunnybrook Research Institute. He completed his B. Sc as well as MD at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. He completed postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and Medical Oncology at the University of Toronto. After completing his clinical training, Dr. Singh completed his Master's degree in Public Health from Harvard University in Boston, MA, USA. In 2013, Dr. Singh joined Cancer Care Ontario/Ontario Health (CCO/OH) as the Provincial Head, Person-Centred Care Strategy, responsible for the development and execution of CCO corporate strategic priority around person-centred care. He’s had numerous other board and administrative roles both at the national and international level. Dr. Singh is the symposium chair for the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society as well as the co-chair of the Commonwealth Neuroendocrine Tumour Group. He is the Canadian Clinical Trial group NET disease site group co-chair, as well as on the European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society advisory board. He currently is the co-chair of the Neuroendocrine Advisory Committee at Cancer Care Ontario which has been able to bring PRRT and Ga-68 imaging to Ontario. Dr. Singh is an internationally recognized clinical and research leader in the field of neuroendocrine cancers. He is a leader in health services research and system level quality improvement and measurement. Dr. Singh has been published in numerous high impact journals such as Lancet, Lancet Oncology, JAMA Oncology and the Journal of Clinical Oncology as lead or senior author. He has been the primary author of numerous guidelines to improve the care of NET patients. He holds a number of peer reviewed grants as well as clinical trial leadership positions. Dr. Singh has numerous international speaking invitations as well as leads a number of research and quality initiatives to improve the ongoing care of patients with cancer. CLINICAL TRIALS: WHY, WHAT & HOW JOSH MAILMAN, MBA President, NorCal CarciNET Josh Mailman was diagnosed with PNET in 2007. Josh is an internationally recognized advocate for NET patients as well as an advocate for integrative oncology and nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. He is the inaugural chair of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging’s (SNMMI) Patient Advocacy Advisory Board, Board Member and Treasure of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF), a member of The Education and Research Foundation for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (ERF) Board, and president of NorCal CarciNET Community, one of the largest NET patient communities in the United States. He is currently the sole patient rights advocate for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Advisory Committee for the Medical Use of Isotopes (ACMUI). Josh is also a member of National Cancer Institute’s GI Steering Committee and serves as co-chair of the Patient Advocate Steering Committee. In 2015, Josh was honored with the Warner Advocacy Award, given annually by Novartis Oncology Patient Advocacy and The NET Alliance. The award recognizes an individual for leadership and advocacy for neuroendocrine patients. In the same year, Josh was given the SNMMI’s President’s Award for his work on behalf of patients in the nuclear medicine field. Josh is a former executive board member of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and was named SIO Patient Advocate of Year in 2010. Josh is a frequent and sought-after speaker for his passionate and highly informed perspective on how patients can effectively participate in the process of working with key stakeholders to improve treatments and advance progress for better quality of life and eventual cures. MODERATORS ANDREW HENDIFAR, MD Medical Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center The current research focus of Andrew Hendifar, MD, is on developing new therapies for pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Hendifar has helped form multidisciplinary teams that specialize in the treatments of pancreatic cancer, and carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Hendifar is the primary investigator for several groundbreaking therapies, including radioimmunotherapy for neuroendocrine tumors, anti-inflammatory therapy for pancreatic cancer and novel approaches to cancer cachexia. His national roles include SWOG GI Committee Member and a member of NIH Neuroendocrine Tumor Task Force. He also serves as the steering committee member for the Precision Promise Consortium and chairs the associated Supportive Care Committee. At Cedars-Sinai, he leads the Gastrointestinal Disease Research Group and is the founding Director of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program. DANENG LI, MD Medical Oncologist, City of Hope Daneng Li, M.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in treating gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Li currently leads the liver tumors program and is also the co-director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at City of Hope. Dr. Li embraces a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors. He leads several clinical trials focused on improving outcomes for patients with NETs and works closely with scientists in the development of the next generation of novel therapeutics. Nationally, he has served on several NET committees including the NANETS Research Committee, NANETS Continuing Medical Education Committee, and the Patient-Physician Communication Task Force for the Healing NET Foundation, allowing him to work closely to support NET patient advocacy programs. For all his efforts, he was honored as a recipient of the inaugural 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award during the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in 2018. MARY DONLEVY LACNETS Board member and NET Patient Advocate Mary Donlevy joined the LACNETS Board in 2020. She brings the patient perspective as she has been thriving despite living with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor since 2005. She has been close friends with LACNETS Founder Giovanna Joyce since 2010 and involved with LACNETS since then. Mary has served as a NET CONNECT mentor and Advisory Committee member. She has been actively involved in the monthly meetings and virtual NET support groups. Mary received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from University of San Diego and has over 10 years of medical and sales training. Her passion is to help those dealing with this difficult diagnosis and still enjoy a very full and active life. She is the mother of four children, two of which are identical twins, born after her cancer diagnosis. Mary enjoys ocean swimming, yoga and traveling with her husband and children in her free time. << Go back to the 2023 Annual Conference Page

Learn more about the NET experts presenting on various topics during the 2024 LACNETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference. 2025 Conference Speakers << Go back to the 2025 Annual Conference Page Overview of Neuroendocrine Cancer What is Neuroendocrine Cancer? Bhavana Konda, MD, MPH Medical Oncologist, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) Dr. Bhavana Konda is a Medical Oncologist with expertise in neuroendocrine tumors and endocrine-related cancers. She leads the Neuroendocrine Tumor and Endocrine Medical Oncology Section at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research is dedicated to advancing treatment options to patients with these rare cancers through innovative clinical trials. Understanding Matters About Biomarkers & Blood Tests Thorvardur Halfdanarson, MD Medical Oncologist, Mayo Clinic Thor R. Halfdanarson, M.D., is a medical oncologist and Professor of Oncology at Mayo Clinic who specializes in the management of patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms, gastrointestinal malignancies and unknown primary malignancies. His specific research interests include the epidemiology, risk factors and treatment of neuroendocrine tumors and neuroendocrine carcinoma and improving outcomes for pancreatic adenocarcinoma and rare types of pancreatic tumors. He is a principal investigator and co-investigator for multiple industry-sponsored and cooperative group clinical trials. Dr. Halfdanarson holds several leadership positions within Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is chair of the Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Cancer Disease Group and co-chair of the Pancreatic/Neuroendocrine Tumor Board. He is associate medical director of the Cancer Clinical Trials Office in Rochester, Minnesota, co-chair of the Feasibility Committee, and a member of the Clinical Research Leadership Committee. He also represents Mayo Clinic on the Neuroendocrine Tumors Guidelines Panel of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Dr. Halfdanarson is President Emeritus of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) as well. What Matters About Scans Nadine Mallak, MD Radiologist & Nuclear Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University Nadine Mallak, M.D. is a double boarded Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology at OHSU, in the divisions of Body Imaging, and Molecular Imaging & Therapy. She received her M.D. degree from Saint Joseph University Medical School in Beirut, Lebanon, followed by a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Hotel Dieu de France, Beirut. Subsequently, she finished fellowships in Neuroradiology and Abdominal Imaging, and a residency in Nuclear Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Mallak is the clinical director of the PET/MRI program at OHSU. The scope of her clinical practice encompasses all aspects of molecular imaging and therapy, in addition to abdominal and pelvic imaging with modalities including ultrasound, CT, and MRI. Her research interests focus on molecular and hybrid imaging, particularly for prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma. In addition to her research projects, she’s passionate about education. She was voted by the radiology residents "outstanding teacher of the year" for the year 2019-2020, and by the graduating senior residents “outstanding board reviewer” for the year 2021-2022 In her free time, she enjoys painting, mostly with acrylic and watercolors, reading, hiking, and exploring the gorgeous nature in the Pacific Northwest. What Matters About Symptom Management Vineeth Sukrithan, MD Medical Oncologist, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) Dr. Vineeth Sukrithan is a medical oncologist who specializes in the study and treatment of neuroendocrine cancer, thyroid cancer and adrenocortical cancer. He utilizes traditional chemotherapy, molecularly targeted oral medications, novel immunotherapy and peptide-receptor radiotherapies in the treatment of these unique cancers. As a comprehensive cancer center, the OSUCCC – James has unrivaled experience and expertise in the treatment of neuroendocrine, thyroid and adrenal tumors. Their world-renowned faculty are leaders in the study and treatments of these rare cancers, and as such, they are able to provide their patients with options beyond standard therapies that may not be available anywhere else. The strong focus on translational research at The James means that the treatment breakthroughs of tomorrow are being discovered in their laboratories today. Dr. Sukrithan is part of a tight-knit team of surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists and interventional radiologists who work together to provide cutting-edge care for our patients with neuroendocrine tumors. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sukrithan is a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James and the co-director of the Adrenal Tumor Clinic. He was recently selected to lead an externally funded effort through the International Thyroid Oncology Group to operationalize a multi-institutional registry database for patients with medullary thyroid cancer. Dr. Sukrithan also serves as an assistant professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at The Ohio State University and has completed postdoctoral fellowships in clinical research at Johns Hopkins University. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Cancer Research, American Journal of Clinical Oncology and Clinical Lung Cancer. As every individual’s cancer is molecularly unique in countless ways, Dr. Sukrithan believes in tailoring therapies to the individual with the precision made available through cutting-edge scientific research. He feels it is a privilege to make a difference in the lives of patients as we work together to achieve a cancer-free world. Surgery & Local Regional Therapies What Matters About Liver Surgery Julie Hallet, MD, MSc., FRCSC Surgical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center Dr. Hallet is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto and a Surgical Oncologist with a clinical practice devoted to hepato-biliary, pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal malignancies at the Odette Cancer Centre - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Her practice further focuses on neuroendocrine tumors as part of the Susan Leslie Multidisciplinary Clinic for Neuroendocrine Tumors, as well as minimally invasive therapies for cancer treatment. She completed general surgery residency and MSc in clinical epidemiology at Université Laval in Québec City, followed by a Surgical Oncology and hepato-pancreatico-biliary clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto, and additional training in advanced minimally invasive surgery at the Institut de recherche contre les cancers de l’appareil digestif (IRCAD) in Strasbourg, France. Dr. Hallet holds leadership roles in National and International societies. Among those roles, she serves as the Vice-Chair of the Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Disease Site Group of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the Chair of the Early Career Group the International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association, and a member of the Guidelines Committee of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumors Society, as well as on the executive committees of the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology and the Canadian Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. She is a founding member of the Society of Surgical Ergonomics for which she also chairs the Research and Applied Ergonomics Committee. She also is Associate Section Editor for the Annals of Surgical Oncology, and is part of the Editorial Board of HPB, the World Journal of Surgery, and the British Journal of Surgery. Dr. Hallet’s research focuses on health services research to examine processes of care and outcomes in oncology, with a focus on patient-centred and patient-reported outcomes. To support her research, she has received over $10 millions in operating grants, including from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Ontario Institute of Cancer Research. Dr. Hallet has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, including high-impact papers in JAMA Surgery, JAMA Oncology, the Journal of the NCCN, and Annals of Surgery. What Matters About Liver-Directed Therapy Alejandro Gabutti, MD Interventional Radiologist, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ) University Hospital and National Reference Center for Liver Diseases Dr. Alejandro Gabutti, born in southern Mexico and moved to Mexico City for medical school. He received his medical degree from the UNAM (National University of Mexico) in 2008. After a year working as a general doctor in the mountain region of Chiapas, Mexico, he decided to continue his medical education as a Radiologist. By the year 2006 Alejandro was accepted in the INCMNSZ and completed a 4-year radiology program. Since the very beginning during his radiology training Alejandro showed a special interest in the interventional radiology procedures. He successfully completed a two-year interventional radiology fellowship at the INCMNSZ. At the conclusion of his fellowship, Alejandro was hired as part of the INCMNSZ radiology staff. In 2019 Dr. Gabutti moved to Milan Italy and completed a 1-year internship at the Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, with special emphasis in oncological liver directed therapies. By his return to Mexico, Alejandro continues working as an Interventional Radiologist at the INCMSNZ, became the Interventional Radiology program professor (UNAM) and keeps working to improve liver malignancies imaging and treatments. Expert Panel: What Matters Most in Making Decisions About Surgery & Local Regional Therapies Daneng Li, MD Medical Oncologist, City of Hope Daneng Li, M.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in treating gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Li currently leads the liver tumors program and is also the co-director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at City of Hope. Dr. Li embraces a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors. He leads several clinical trials focused on improving outcomes for patients with NETs and works closely with scientists in the development of the next generation of novel therapeutics. Nationally, he has served on several NET committees including the NANETS Research Committee, NANETS Continuing Medical Education Committee, and the Patient-Physician Communication Task Force for the Healing NET Foundation, allowing him to work closely to support NET patient advocacy programs. For all his efforts, he was honored as a recipient of the inaugural 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award during the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in 2018. Callisia Clarke, MD Surgical Oncologist, Medical College of Wisconsin Dr. Clarke is Chief of Surgical Oncology and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin with a focus on tumors of the upper gastrointestinal tract, sarcomas, melanomas and regional therapies for advanced malignancies. She specializes in hepato-pancreatic-biliary malignancies, primary and metastatic neuroendocrine tumors, melanoma and sarcoma. Her research efforts focus on personalized cancer care and targeted approaches in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Clarke also serves on the Executive Committee of the Association for Academic Surgery and is the Chair of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) Mentoring and Early Career Development Committee. President Biden recently announced she will be appointed as a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board. Dr. Clarke will play a key role in guiding the Director of the National Cancer Institute in setting the course for the national cancer research program and help advance breakthroughs to prevent, detect, and treat diseases like cancer. Osman Ahmed, MD Interventional Radiologist, University of Chicago Osman Ahmed, MD, is an expert vascular and interventional radiologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions. Using image-guided technology and small, sophisticated instruments, Dr. Ahmed performs minimally invasive procedures for acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, peripheral vascular disease, liver/bone/lung/kidney cancer, spinal fractures, uterine fibroids and more. He also implants inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which prevent a blood clot from traveling around the body or creating a blockage. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ahmed researches novel treatment options that improve outcomes for patients. His research on liver cancer, IVC filters and venous diseases has been published in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Chest, Journal of American College of Radiology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Ahmed also believes in the importance of educating medical students, residents, fellowships and peers in order to enhance health care across the world. He has been invited to speak at a number of symposiums, practicums and national/international meetings about the newest advancements in interventional radiology. William C. Chen, MD Radiation Oncologist, University of California San Francisco Dr. William C. Chen is a radiation oncologist and translational researcher. Dr. Chen received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and completed medical school at the University of California, San Francisco. He completed his internal medicine preliminary internship at Kaiser San Francisco, followed by a residency in Radiation Oncology at UCSF. He is a Chan Zuckerburg Biohub Physician Scientist Fellow and a Helen Diller Family Cancer Center Physician Scientist Program in Clinical Oncology (PSPCO) Fellow. His research focuses on biomarker development, informatics, and clinical trial development with a focus on meningiomas and other malignancies of the central nervous system and beyond. Medical Management & Sequencing Treatments What Matters About Systemic Treatments Jennifer Chan, MD, MPH Medical Oncologist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Jennifer Chan, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Institute Physician in the Division of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. Dr. Chan focuses her clinical practice on the care of patients with neuroendocrine tumors and gastrointestinal cancers. She is the Director of the Program in Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumors and Clinical Director for the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center. Dr. Chan has been principal investigator of multiple clinical trials investigating novel therapies for neuroendocrine tumors and has been involved in studies examining factors associated with clinical outcomes in patients with neuroendocrine tumors. She is a past chair of the Guidelines Committee of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) and President of NANETS. Dr. Chan serves on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Neuroendocrine Tumors Guidelines Panel. She is a member of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Taskforce of the National Cancer Institute and the Board of Directors of NANETS. What Matters About PRRT: What is PRRT & How Does It Work? Cecilia Carreras Velázquez Nuclear Medicine, Hospital Ángeles Lomas Dr. Cecilia Carreras Velázquez is a board-certified specialist in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, based in Mexico City. Graduated with honors from Centro Médico ABC (UNAM) in 2010 and completed a fellowship in Molecular Imaging in 2011. From 2012 to 2024, she served as Head of the Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Department at Hospital Angeles Lomas, where she led the integration of advanced technology and the expansion of radionuclide-based diagnostic and therapeutic services. Pioneer in Mexico in implementing Lutetium-177 therapy for patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors and metastatic prostate cancer. In June 2024, Dr. Carreras assumed the position of Medical Director of Nuclear Medicine at the National Center for Radiology and Imaging within the Angeles Health System Hospitals in Mexico. Dr. Carreras has international experience, having collaborated with the research team at PET-Zentrum of Zentralklinik Bad Berka in Germany, focused on radionuclide therapies for neuroendocrine tumors. Since 2020, she has been a member of the Patient Safety and Quality Committee at Hospital Angeles Lomas, and in 2022, she was appointed Mexico Ambassador for the Oncidium Foundation, advocating for innovations in cancer treatment through nuclear medicine. For over a decade, she has actively participated in educational initiatives, specialty dissemination efforts, and patient-focused forums to enhance understanding and access to nuclear medicine advancements. What Matters About PRRT: Preventing and Managing Toxicities & Latest Advances Aman Chauhan, MD Medical Oncologist, University of Miami Health System Aman Chauhan, MD, earned his medical degree from the Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, Karnataka, India, followed by a dual residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Chauhan completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Kentucky, especially focusing on neuroendocrine tumor (NETs). Additionally, Dr. Chauhan completed a Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) physician externship at the National Cancer institute (NCI) that focused on designing clinical trials and clinical research projects. His clinical interests include treating NETs, including carcinoid tumors, high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas, and small and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Dr Chauhan leads the University of Miami Neuroendocrine Cancer Program and co-leads Sylvester Theranostics Drug Development Program. He is national principal investigator on several investigator initiated neuroendocrine cancer clinical trials. He has authored over 70 scientific publications and book chapters and has received a career development award from NCI CTEP. Dr Chauhan also serves on AJCC and ASCO NET guideline committees and is an active member of NANETS communication committee. Dr. Chauhan is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology as well as the American Association of Cancer Research and the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. What Matters About Clinical Trials Pamela Kunz, MD Medical Oncologist, Yale Medicine Dr. Pamela Kunz is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology at Yale School of Medicine where she also serves as the Director of the Center for GI Cancers and Division Chief of GI Medical Oncology at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. She received her medical degree from the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Her postgraduate training included a medical residency, chief residency, and oncology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Kunz is an international leader in the treatment and clinical research of patients with GI malignancies and neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). She holds several key leadership positions in the field including past President of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, recent past Chair of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Taskforce of the NCI and standing member of FDA’s Oncology Drug Advisory Committee. Dr. Kunz was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of JCO Oncology Advances. In addition to her focus on NETs, she is a leading voice for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine. She served as the Vice Chief of DEI for the Section of Medical Oncology at Yale School of Medicine and in 2021. Dr. Kunz was awarded ‘Woman Oncologist of the Year’ by Women Leaders in Oncology for her work in promoting gender equity and received the 2024 'Distinguished Mentor Award' by the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society. X @PamelaKunzMD Expert Panel: What Matters Most in Making Decisions About Systemic Therapies & Sequencing Treatments J. Randolph Hecht, MD Medical Oncologist, UCLA Health Dr. Hecht is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine. He holds the Carol and Saul Rosenzweig Chair for Cancer Therapies Development and is the Director of the UCLA Gastrointestinal Oncology Program. Dr. Hecht attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He took his internal medicine residency at Northwestern and completed fellowships in gastroenterology research at the University of Chicago, and in gastroenterology and medical oncology at UCLA. Dr. Hecht is an internationally known clinical and translational researcher in the field of gastrointestinal cancers. He has published widely on the molecular biology, early detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. He has lead and is currently directing small trials with new molecules as well as large international randomized trials. Current ongoing research includes preclinical models of therapy with biological agents, early studies with gene therapy vectors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and leading phase II and phase III trials with novel agents. Alexandra Gangi, MD Division Director of Surgical Oncology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Dr. Alexandra Gangi is a board-certified surgical oncologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Gangi completed a general surgical residency at Cedars-Sinai and completed her surgical oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. She currently serves as the Division Director of Surgical Oncology and Director of the Gastrointestinal Tumor and Cancer Regional Therapies Programs with specialization in Pancreatic and GI Neuroendocrine tumors, Metastatic colorectal cancer, and Peritoneal Surface Malignancies. Her research focuses on understanding GEPNET heterogeneity between and within tumors subtypes and mechanisms of chemotherapy induced liver injury. Erik Mittra, MD, PhD Nuclear Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University Dr. Mittra received his medical and graduate training at Stony Brook University and subsequently completed a Nuclear Medicine residency and fellowship at Stanford University. He was faculty at Stanford for many years before moving to Oregon Health & Science University in 2018. Dr. Mittra is involved in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine but theranostics for oncology is of particular interest. His research interests are primarily focused on the clinical translation of novel radioisotopes for imaging and therapy. He is very involved with the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS), and is a prior Medical Director of the Healing NET Foundation (HNF). David B. Zhen, MD Medical Oncologist, Fred Hutch Cancer Center Dr. David Zhen is a medical oncologist who specializes in treating patients with gastrointestinal cancers. His research centers around the development of clinical trials evaluating new therapies and combination approaches for the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, particularly pancreatic and gastroesophageal cancers. He is also conducting research to understand the interactions of the immune system in gastrointestinal cancers and how this can be manipulated to improve upon the response to immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors, which block a braking system that cancers use to tamp down the immune response. Moderators: MARY DONLEVY NCF Board member and NET Patient Advocate Mary Donlevy joined the NCF Board in 2020. She brings the patient perspective as she has been thriving despite living with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor since 2005. She has been close friends with LACNETS Founder Giovanna Joyce since 2010 and involved with LACNETS since then. Mary has served as a NET CONNECT mentor and Advisory Committee member. She has been actively involved in the monthly meetings and virtual NET support groups. Mary received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from University of San Diego and has over 10 years of medical and sales training. Her passion is to help those dealing with this difficult diagnosis and still enjoy a very full and active life. She is the mother of four children, two of which are identical twins, born after her cancer diagnosis. Mary enjoys ocean swimming, yoga and traveling with her husband and children in her free time. Andrew Hendifar, MD Medical Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center The current research focus of Andrew Hendifar, MD, is on developing new therapies for pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Hendifar has helped form multidisciplinary teams that specialize in the treatments of pancreatic cancer, and carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Hendifar is the primary investigator for several groundbreaking therapies, including radioimmunotherapy for neuroendocrine tumors, anti-inflammatory therapy for pancreatic cancer and novel approaches to cancer cachexia. His national roles include SWOG GI Committee Member and a member of NIH Neuroendocrine Tumor Task Force. He also serves as the steering committee member for the Precision Promise Consortium and chairs the associated Supportive Care Committee. At Cedars-Sinai, he leads the Gastrointestinal Disease Research Group and is the founding Director of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program. << Go back to the 2025 Annual Conference Page

WEEKLY Virtual NET Support Group Meetings March 11, 2026 Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:30 PM Pacific Register We provide a welcoming space to come together virtually for knowledge sharing and community support. The focus of the meeting is to connect with others living with, or supporting someone living with, Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET). Both patients & caregivers discuss treatments, symptoms, living well and information uniquely related to this disease. This group is open to NET patients and caregivers. Join us via Zoom every Wednesday at 12 -1:30 PM Pacific Time. Before the live support meeting, please be sure to download Zoom on your preferred device: zoom.us/download Click here to watch a tutorial on how to download and join Zoom. *Please note all Zoom meeting details will be emailed to you within 24 hours of your registration. Questions? Email events@ncf.net . *Limited spots available. NET Support Group Registratin Register THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Join us at the 2023 LACNETS NET Cancer Day Symposium in Santa Monica, California: - Well-rounded agenda featuring NET experts from the medical community and patient stories. - Learn about active clinical trials and hear from patients who are participating in clinical trials. - Celebrate World NET Cancer Day with inspiring, original music by a NET patient. 2023 NET Cancer Day Symposium • Santa Monica, CA • @LACNETS 2023 NET Cancer Day Symposium • Santa Monica, CA • @LACNETS Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing "NETS 101" • Jaydira Del Rivero, MD • 2023 NET Cancer Day Symposium @NCFCancer 25:45 Play Video Now Playing "Surgical Treatments" • Alexandra Gangi, MD • 2023 NET Cancer Day Symposium @NCFCancer 20:38 Play Video Now Playing "Medical Treatments" • Andrew Hendifar, MD • 2023 NET Cancer Day Symposium @NCFCancer 16:08 Play Video Agenda Speaker Bios OUR SPONSORS Agenda Read 2023 NCD: A Memorable Celebration ABOUT Join us at the 2023 LACNETS NET Cancer Day Symposium in Santa Monica, California: Well-rounded agenda featuring NET experts from the medical community and patient stories. Learn about hot topics including surgery, medical treatments, PRRT, and clinical trials. Celebrate NET Cancer Day with inspiring, original music by a NET patient. Connect with NET experts, patients and caregivers. No cost to attend. This event is made possible by the generosity of donors and sponsors. AGEN DA (Subject to change) Speakers SPEAKERS THE LATEST IN PRRT MARTIN AUERBACH, MD Nuclear Medicine, UCLA Dr. Allen-Auerbach is the Medical Director of UCLA Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Professor in Nuclear Medicine, Division of Pharmacology, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Apart from serving as attending physician in Nuclear Medicine, active research includes clinical studies investigating the role of molecular imaging with PET/CT to gain insights into malignant disease processes and as well as applications of Nuclear Medicine for the treatment of cancer. NETS 101 & OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS NET RESOURCES AND CLINICAL TRIALS JAYDIRA DEL RIVERO, MD Endocrinologist and Oncologist National Cancer Institute Dr. Del Rivero earned her medical degree from the University of Veracruz in Veracruz, Mexico and completed her internal medicine residency at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center/NYU-Langone Medical Center. Dr. Del Rivero completed a fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The Inter-Institute Endocrinology Training Program (IETP) at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) where she was part of a research team developing clinical trials for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. She then joined as Assistant Professor at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care (MECCC) where she specialized in endocrine oncology involving thyroid cancer, parathyroid and adrenal tumors, and clinical research for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. She subsequently completed a second fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a research focus on endocrine malignancies. Dr. Del Rivero is board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Medical Oncology. Dr. Del Rivero is a Physician Scientist in the Developmental Therapeutics Branch. She is the Principal Investigator of the Natural History Study for Neuroendocrine Neoplasm and Adrenocortical Cancer to provide the basis of further development of therapeutic interventions, prevention/screening guidelines, endpoints for future clinical trials, and patient reported outcome measures. Dr. Del Rivero’s current efforts is the development of novel treatment approaches and targeted therapies for endocrine malignancies such as advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, adrenocortical cancer and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma. SURGICAL TREATMENTS ALEXANDRA GANGI, MD Surgical Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Dr. Alexandra Gangi is a board-certified surgical oncologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Gangi completed a general surgical residency at Cedars-Sinai and completed her surgical oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. She currently serves as the director of the Gastrointestinal Tumor and Cancer Regional Therapies Programs with specialization in Pancreatic and GI Neuroendocrine tumors, Metastatic colorectal cancer, and Peritoneal Surface Malignancies. Her research focuses on understanding GEPNET heterogeneity between and within tumors subtypes and mechanisms of chemotherapy induced liver injury. The Nuts & Bolts of PRRT LINDA (LINDY) GARDNER, MSN, RN, VA-BC Lead Nurse, Nuclear Medicine, UCLA Health Lindy has over two decades of Interventional Radiology experience prior to transitioning over to Nuclear Medicine in March of 2017. She obtained her RN qualification in 1993 from John Moores University of Liverpool, (LJMU) United Kingdom, she is a graduate from the University Of Dundee, Scotland where she received her Bachelors, and Master’s of Science in Nursing. In her Nuclear Medicine role Lindy is the lead nurse for the Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) program, from the expanded access program (EAP) thru to the FDA approved commercial program. She has presented this program to a national and international audience; her skills are utilized as an expert liaison for institutions commencing the PRRT program, focusing on the patient experience, education, and therapy administration. Lindy is the nursing pillar lead for The International Center for Precision Oncology foundation (ICPO), with her focus on education, support and navigation for the NET patient journey. She is also the lead nurse for Radio-Ligand Therapy (RLT) for prostate cancer within Theranostics at UCLA, covering both clinical application and research. Lindy is a member of the Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN), and the Association for Vascular Access (AVA), holding her board certification in vascular access (VACC). She sits as a member on The Healing NET Scientific Advisory Committee. CLINICAL TRIALS 101 J. RANDOLPH HECHT, MD Medical Oncologist, UCLA Health Dr. Hecht is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine. He holds the Carol and Saul Rosenzweig Chair for Cancer Therapies Development and is the Director of the UCLA Gastrointestinal Oncology Program. Dr. Hecht attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He took his internal medicine residency at Northwestern and completed fellowships in gastroenterology research at the University of Chicago, and in gastroenterology and medical oncology at UCLA. Dr. Hecht is an internationally known clinical and translational researcher in the field of gastrointestinal cancers. He has published widely on the molecular biology, early detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. He has lead and is currently directing small trials with new molecules as well as large international randomized trials. Current ongoing research includes preclinical models of therapy with biological agents, early studies with gene therapy vectors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and leading phase II and phase III trials with novel agents. MEDICAL TREATMENTS ANDREW HENDIFAR, MD Medical Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center The current research focus of Andrew Hendifar, MD, is on developing new therapies for pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Hendifar has helped form multidisciplinary teams that specialize in the treatments of pancreatic cancer, and carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Hendifar is the primary investigator for several groundbreaking therapies, including radioimmunotherapy for neuroendocrine tumors, anti-inflammatory therapy for pancreatic cancer and novel approaches to cancer cachexia. His national roles include SWOG GI Committee Member and a member of NIH Neuroendocrine Tumor Task Force. He also serves as the steering committee member for the Precision Promise Consortium and chairs the associated Supportive Care Committee. At Cedars-Sinai, he leads the Gastrointestinal Disease Research Group and is the founding Director of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program. HOW PATIENT PREFERENCES IMPACT TREATMENT DECISIONS DANENG LI, MD Medical Oncologist, City of Hope Daneng Li, M.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in treating gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Li currently leads the liver tumors program and is also the co-director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at City of Hope. Dr. Li embraces a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors. He leads several clinical trials focused on improving outcomes for patients with NETs and works closely with scientists in the development of the next generation of novel therapeutics. Nationally, he has served on several NET committees including the NANETS Research Committee, NANETS Continuing Medical Education Committee, and the Patient-Physician Communication Task Force for the Healing NET Foundation, allowing him to work closely to support NET patient advocacy programs. For all his efforts, he was honored as a recipient of the inaugural 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award during the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in 2018. PIANO CONCERT TOM BAJORAS Composer & NET Patient Tom Bajoras began playing piano and composing music as a young child growing up in Pennsylvania. Music has been his constant companion ever since, leading him to Los Angeles, where he pursued dual careers in music and music technology. In 1991 he founded a company that develops custom software for the entertainment industry. In January 2015 Tom's life took a sudden detour when he was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic NET. This prompted an early retirement from his software company, which allowed him to work full-time in his home studio. He currently records his own music, as well as producing music for other artists and spoken-word projects such as audiobooks and podcasts. In 2018 Tom released a CD, Surprised By Beauty, a collection of music he wrote during the first two years of his journey with NET. Since then he has written a wide variety of music, videos, and poetry, all focused on discovering beauty in unexpected places. He finds joy through sharing his music and stories of hope in small, intimate concerts. When not creating in his studio or performing for audiences, Tom enjoys travel, theater, and hiking with his wife, Lisa, and their rescue dog, Skyler. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Up The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. Talk to your medical team if you have any questions or concerns about your individual care and treatment. The opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not represent the opinion of LACNETS.

Surgery for NETs Resources EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS "What Matters About Liver Surgery" with Dr. Hallet Watch here "Evolving Management of NET Liver Metastases" with Dr. Singh Watch here "Understanding Surgery for Liver NETs" with Dr. Clarke Watch here "Understanding Carcinoid Crisis" with Dr. Hallet Watch here "A Conversation with Three NET Surgeons" with Dr. Clarke, Dr. Gangi and Dr. Anaya Watch 'A Conversation with Three NET Surgeons' featuring Dr. Callisia Clarke, Dr. Alexandra Gangi and Dr. Daniel Anaya Saenz. This presentation is part of the 2023 LACNETS Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Conference held on June 17, 2023. Watch here "NET Surgery: Making Decisions & Preparing for Surgery" with Callisia Clarke, MD Is surgery the right treatment option for you? Dr. Callisia Clarke joined us for our annual patient conference to address surgery for NETs including decision-making & preparing for surgery. Watch here "Patient Story: How to Prepare for Surgery" NET patient Julie’s “show and tell” of tips, tricks, and specific items she found useful during her hospital stay and recovery at home. Click here for a list of the items Julie mentioned in this video. Watch here Click here for our full surgery video playlist. PODCAST EPISODE 27: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOR LIVER METASTASES What do you call NETs in the liver? How often do NETs spread and 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. LISTEN NOW SURGERY FOR NETS To cut or not to cut? A crossroad many neuroendocrine cancer patients are faced with along their journey. NET surgeon Dr. Gagandeep Singh of City of Hope answers the top 10 surgery questions for NETs. LISTEN NOW KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR NET SURGERY How do surgeons decide the type, extent, and approach of NET surgery? NET surgeon Dr. Alexandra Gangi of Cedars-Sinai answers 10 common questions about what to expect before, during, and after NET surgery. Gain insight on preparing for surgery and what is important for your surgeon to know about your recovery goals. Dr. Gangi’s comprehensive approach illustrates why surgeons are an integral part of your NET medical team. LISTEN NOW ADDITIONAL SURGERY RESOURCES NET Quiz - Test Your Knowledge! How much do you really know about surgery and international radiology for NETs? Test your NET knowledge by taking this six question quiz based off of the NETWise podcast episode #3: “Surgery and Interventional Radiology for NETs.” Take the Quiz Blog Post - Practical Tips for Patients Preparing for Surgery Many NET patients undergo surgery as part of their treatment course. While their medical team might have specific preparation instructions, patients often wonder about practical concerns like how to plan, what to pack, and how to prepare the home... Read the Blogpost