Caring for people with neuroendocrine cancer involves a team of healthcare professionals, each bringing different skills and expertise. Through our ‘Day in the life’ series, we introduce some of the people involved in neuroendocrine cancer care and offer a behind-the-scenes look at their roles and the work they do.
Professor Tahir Shah trained in general medicine, gastroenterology and liver medicine, and spent four years researching liver disease and new treatments for neuroendocrine tumours before joining ...
Bobby Dasari is a consultant liver transplant and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. He explains why neuroendocrine tumours, with their diverse biology, are such ...
My name is Christina Nuttall and I'm one of the Nurse Clinicians at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester. I have worked as a nurse clinician ...
I LOVE MY JOB The impact of a cancer diagnosis is life changing, not only for the patient but also the people around them. I have ...
I am Liz Quaglia and I am the lead nurse for the NET team at the Royal free Hospital. We are a large NET unit and ...
I am Dr. Raj Srirajaskanthan, I work as a gastroenterologist and have a specialist interest in Neuroendocrine cancers. I work in London and have been a ...
Professor John Ramage is a consultant gastroenterologist at King’s College Hospital and lead clinician for the King’s Health Partners NET Centre, which spans King’s, Guy’s and ...
Hi my name is Angie and 14 years ago my mam was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) and the only change was a loss of ...
Everyone’s experience of neuroendocrine cancer is different. Take your time, and engage with the stories in whatever way feels right for you.
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We’re always looking for people to share their experiences with Neuroendocrine Cancer. Whether you have the personal experience yourself or through a family member or friend, we use stories on our website, on social media, in our patient information, and on occasion, in the press.
By raising awareness of Neuroendocrine Cancer (NC), we can reach and help more people. Personal stories highlight many relevant aspects of living with NC.
Experiences provide insights that support the education of healthcare professionals, raise awareness of possible signs and symptoms pre diagnosis, raise awareness of NC in the general public arena and encourage and inspire other people who have just started their pathway.
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Everyone’s experience of neuroendocrine cancer is different. Some stories may offer hope and reassurance, while others may be difficult or upsetting to read or hear. Take your time, and engage with the stories in whatever way feels right for you.
Remember that treatments and outcomes vary from person to person. These stories offer personal perspectives and support, but should not replace advice from your own healthcare team. If something raises questions about your care, speak to your doctor or clinical nurse specialist.
You do not have to face this alone. Support is here when you are ready.
The stories and opinions shared here reflect the personal experiences and views of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK. They are provided for information and support and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.