Neuroendocrine Tumor Surgery Resources
EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS
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.
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.
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.
PODCAST
EPISODE 53:
SPOTLIGHT ON SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
In this episode, surgical oncologist Dr. Seth Concors of Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute discusses the role of the surgical oncologist within the multidisciplinary care team for neuroendocrine cancer. We explore what surgical oncologists do, why NET-specific experience matters, how surgical decisions are made, and what patients can expect during a surgical consultation. The conversation highlights coordination across care teams, common patient concerns, and the importance of informed decision-making and second opinions, offering practical guidance for patients and caregivers navigating surgical care in neuroendocrine cancer.
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.
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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.
ADDITIONAL SURGERY RESOURCES
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...