Research / Clinical Trials

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

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

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.

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

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

The NETTER-2 phase 3 trial results show Lutathera® may be offered as first-line treatment for newly diagnosed grade 2 and 3 advanced gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). When compared to long-acting octreotide, Lutathera® reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 72% in patients with somatostatin receptors. “These positive results for Lutathera are practice-changing and offer new first-line treatment data for patients who have a significant unmet need. This study confirms the clinical benefit of first-line radioligand therapy (RLT) for newly diagnosed patients living with these types of advanced GEP-NETs. These findings should instill confidence among physicians in using Lutathera as a first-line treatment for patients with this life-threatening type of cancer.” — Dr. Simron Singh, NET expert, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Ontario, Canada. Read the full Novartis Press Release: https://www.novartis.com/news/media-releases/novartis-lutathera-significantly-reduced-risk-disease-progression-or-death-72-first-line-treatment-patients-advanced-gastroenteropancreatic-neuroendocrine-tumors

Director of Programs and Outreach Lisa Yen interviews Dr Michael Soulen, Interventional Radiologist at Penn. He talks about the highlights of 2023 and shares his hopes for 2024.

Director of Programs and Outreach Lisa Yen interviews NANETS Past President, Dr. Pamela Kunz. She talks about the highlights of 2023 and shares her hopes for 2024.

Director of Programs and Outreach Lisa Yen interviews Dr. Jonathan Strosberg, Medical Oncologist at Moffitt. He talks about the highlights of 2023 and shares his hopes for 2024.