Neuroendocrine tumours
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are a rare form of tumours that appear in the cells of the endocrine cell system. They can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). There are different types of NET, and the symptoms range from breathing difficulty, digestive disorders or hormone imbalances.
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NETs – what is a neuroendocrine tumour?
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Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs): symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
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Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are a rare type of tumour that can form in the neuroendocrine system. These may be in the gut, the lungs, or the pancreas. Symptoms differ depending on where the tumours form. Dr Christos Toumpankis, a leading gastroenterologist, explains what NETs are, the symptoms, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated. See more
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