Fact Sheets
Thymic Neuroendocrine Cancer
Overview
Neuroendocrine Cancer of the thymus are uncommon. Most don’t cause symptoms until they have grown big enough to press on structures in the chest (trachea, large veins). Thymic Neuroendocrine Cancer can be aggressive. Treatment includes surgical removal and chemotherapy. A very small number of patients with MEN1 can develop thymic Neuroendocrine Cancer.
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Booklets & Guides
About NETs
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Acronyms & Terminology for Neuroendocrine Cancer Patients
Treatment Options
Anatomic Distribution of Neuroendocrine Tumours
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Associated Conditions
Clinical Trials
AUS-NET – Neuroendocrine Tumours
To improve patient quality of life and develop a cost-effective system that can be implemented across other rare cancers in the future.
Booklets & Guides
Basic Testing sheet for GastroEnteroPancreatic (GEP) Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)
Educational Videos
Brisbane NET Forum 2019 Hereditary Syndromes AMANDA LOVE
Support Groups
Cancer Council Telephone Support Group
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