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Raising awareness of neuroendocrine cancer for GPs

By Neuroendocrine Cancer UK

Posted 1 year ago

28/10/2025 9am

Raising awareness of neuroendocrine cancer for GPs

Neuroendocrine Cancer UK took to the stage at the recent Best Practice Birmingham event to shine a spotlight on why greater awareness of neuroendocrine cancer  among GPs is so vital.

The interactive Q&A session brought together a panel of patients and patient advocates, guided by a GP interviewer, to share real-life experiences and insights into the challenges of diagnosing this complex and often-overlooked cancer.

Discussions explored how NETs can mimic more common conditions, making early recognition difficult but crucial. Attendees learned when to suspect neuroendocrine cancer, how to respond, and why timely diagnosis can make a profound difference to patients’ outcomes and quality of life.

Neuroendocrine Cancer UK shared some of their vital materials for educating Health Care Practitioners and helping them to identify the early signs of neuroendocrine cancer. Order yours here

Gordon Brown, General Practitioner ( retired ) – Neuroendocrine Cancer U.K.

Hannah Cowling, General Practitioner – Bridgewater Surgeries

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