Educational Events

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. Visit NCF.net/events/oct2025 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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). Join us for an insightful presentation and live question and answer session. Learn more at https://www.ncf.net/events/apr2025

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. Learn more at https://www.ncf.net/events/mar2025

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. Learn more at LACNETS.org.

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. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

This is a 2-session comprehensive guide to lung neuroendocrine cancers. Session A covers Typical Carcinoids and Atypical Carcinoids. Watch Session A here: https://youtu.be/owZRDf3ISM4 Session B covers Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and Small Cell Lung Cancer. ABOUT AMAN CHAUHAN, M.D. 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. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

This is a 2-session comprehensive guide to lung neuroendocrine cancers. Session A covers Typical Carcinoids and Atypical Carcinoids. Session B covers Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Watch Session B here: https://youtu.be/LxXdXMKpaCo ABOUT AMAN CHAUHAN, M.D. 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. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

Learn about Palliative Care: what it is, what it is not, and how it may help those affected by neuroendocrine cancer. Dr. Chandana Banerjee, a palliative care and hospice specialist from the City of Hope Cancer Center in Los Angeles, demystifies these topics. Visit LACNETS.org for more information.

Join us to hear renowned liver and pancreas surgeon Dr. Gagandeep “Gaugs” Singh discuss the evolving algorithms in the management of 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. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

Join us to learn about the latest in clinical trials for neuroendocrine tumors with NET expert Dr. Heloisa Soares, a medical oncologist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah. For more information about Clinical Trials, visit https://www.lacnets.org/clinical-trials. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

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 will discuss the latest in TKI treatments and how they may be a possible treatment option for many NET patients. For more information, visit lacnets.org.

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. Visit LACNETS.org for more information.

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. Visit LACNETS.org for more information.

"Minimally Invasive Treatments for Neuroendocrine Liver Metastases" with Dr. Yilun Koethe, Interventional Radiologist, TRG Imaging. 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. ~ Visit LACNETS.org for more information.

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. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

Join LACNETS to hear Taymeyah Al-Toubah, MPH, Senior Research Project Manager at the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program of Moffitt Cancer Center. About Our Speaker: Taymeyah Al-Toubah, MPH Senior Research Project Manager Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL Taymeyah Al-Toubah is a clinical researcher, currently at Moffitt Cancer Center, who has been in the research field for 10 years. She began her career in 2013 while obtaining her bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences and psychology, working in pediatric and neonatal research at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. In 2016, she shifted her career focus to oncology, beginning with phase I trials and working in all solid tumors. She completed her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology in 2017 and focused her graduate thesis on neuroendocrine tumors. In 2018, she switched departments to focus exclusively on NETs. From 2018 – 2023, she was the primary NET coordinator in the GI department, managing all clinical trials while leading the GI team, managing the NET clinic coordination amongst the ancillary departments, and working on all retrospective and non-interventional NET research. She has worked on protocol development, database analysis, and manuscript writing, resulting in over 30 published manuscripts and presented her research at several national and international oncology and NET conferences, with oral abstracts at several ENETS and NANETS conferences. In April 2023, she formally transitioned to a new position as a project manager of the NET program, where she will continue to mentor new coordinators while working on protocol development and writing, manuscript writing, non-interventional clinical trials, and retrospective NET research. One of her first major projects will be to curate and develop a master database of all NET patients seen at her institution that will provide the basis for all future NET research to be published at Moffitt. She is currently on the board of one of the first NET patient advocacy groups in Florida (FLaNET Carcinoid Community), which kicked off alongside the Tampa Regional NANETS meeting in November 2022. She is an active member of NANETS on the Continuing Education and Symposium Planning committees. She plans to dedicate the remainder of her career to this disease and community. Her ultimate plan is to attend medical school, specialize in medical oncology, and continue to serve the academic NET community and patient base as a physician and clinical investigator. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

Join LACNETS to hear NET expert Dr. Eric Liu of Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers discuss “Surgery: The What, Where & When.” To learn more, visit LACNETS.org.

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. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

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. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

Join us for an "Update on NET Clinical Trials" with special guest 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. Visit LACNETS.org/Mar2023 for more information. ​

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 the University of Texas, Southwestern, for a discussion about genetic testing for NETs. For important information and resources about this topic, visit LACNETS.org/Feb2023. To learn more about LACNETS, visit LACNETS.org.

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. For more information, visit LACNETS.org.

Join LACNETS for a Rebroadcast of the unique webinar 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. (Original broadcast on Wednesday, January 11, 2023)

Join LACNETS and medical oncologist Dr. Thorvardur Halfdanarson of Mayo Clinic for the live webinar, “2022: Year in Review” on Friday, December 9 at 11 am Pacific Time. Have non-case specific questions for Dr. Halfdanarson? There will be a live Q&A following his presentation. To submit your questions, go to www.slido.com/LACNETS12. To learn more about LACNETS, visit www.LACNETS.org.

NET oncologist Dr. Randy Hecht of the UCLA GI Oncology Program gives an overview of NET medical therapies - when they are used, what side effects they might have, and what risks and benefits there are. Dr. Hecht's presentation also focuses on GI NETs. This webinar includes a presentation and Q&A. Speaker: J. Randolph Hecht, MD Professor of Clinical Medicine Director, UCLA GI Oncology Program To learn more about LACNETS, visit www.LACNETS.org.

NET radiologist Dr. Gary Ulaner from Hoag Family Cancer Institute explains different scans used for NET imaging and how to understand your radiology reports. This webinar includes a presentation and live Q&A. Additional NET imaging resources can be found here: lacnets.org/imaging To learn more about LACNETS, visit www.LACNETS.org.