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.
Recent News
Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) Update
Following on from our earlier News Item - and given the degree of interest this topic has generated on our social media platforms and Facebook Forums; we hope that this update will provide further clarity and information. SIRT is a potential option for neuroendocrine...
Mental Health and Neuroendocrine Cancer in the News – Daily Express
We are delighted to support the Daily Express Cancer Care campaign ensuring that all cancer patients get access to mental health support both during and after their treatment. Neuroendocrine Cancer UK’s CEO, Catherine Bouvier-Ellis, has written an article, published...
SIRT News
Preliminary Policy Proposal (PPP) takes next step towards improving access to SIRT The SIRT Preliminary Policy Proposal (PPP) takes an important next step toward improving access to Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) for patients with neuroendocrine cancer...