Assessment of major gaps from the perspective of patients, patient advocates and NET health care professionals.
Due to the increasing incidence and prevalence of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), there is a need to assess any gaps in awareness and care. A survey was undertaken in 2017 to identify perceived unmet needs from the perspectives of patients/families, patient advocates and health care professionals (HCPs). The survey consisted of 33–37 questions (depending on type of respondent) across four areas: information, care, treatments and research.
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The NICE Supporting adult carers quality standard has now been published
The NICE Supporting adult carers quality standard (QS 2021) has now been published. This quality standard covers the provision of support for adults aged 18 or over who provide unpaid care for 1 or more people aged 16 or over with health and social care needs. It...
Ovarian Neuroendocrine Cancer – The Facts
Ovarian Neuroendocrine Cancer - The Facts The incidence of temporary amenorrhoea or early menopause due to cancer or its treatments varies according to the age, pubertal status, existing ovarian reserve and type of cancer and/or treatment. The risk of menopause...
Neuroendocrine Cancer Research – Clinical Trials
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT MARCH 2021 - CLINICAL TRIALS IN NEUROENDOCRINE CANCER. Patient and public involvement (PPI) in research is a very welcome and increasingly frequent requirement due to the potential benefits in the design of participant and researcher relevant,...