Newly Diagnosed FAQs
NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) offers free in-services for healthcare professionals and teams, educational materials such as the Optimal Care Pathway – Quick Reference Guide and HCP booklet, and online education modules. Click here to access and download these educational resources and module information.
NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) offers face-to-face support groups across Australia, a national online group for those in rural and remote areas, private Facebook groups for connecting with the NET community and telehealth specialist support, including access to a neuroendocrine cancer nurse, counsellor, and dietitian. Learn more
Neuroendocrine cancer develops from neuroendocrine cells when they undergo changes, causing them to divide uncontrollably, growing into a mass called a tumour. These neuroendocrine cells create, store and secrete a variety of hormones for normal bodily function.
To learn more, watch our explainer video -Â What is the Neuroendocrine System and how do Neuroendocrine Tumours develop?
Spot the signs FAQs
Schedule an appointment with your GP and take the Optimal Care Pathway – Quick Reference Guide to assist with the diagnosis process. Click here to view and download the quick reference guide.
When considered collectively, neuroendocrine cancer is now classified as a common cancer and is the 7th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. However, when examined by individual tumour sites, each type of neuroendocrine cancer remains rare. Click here to view other neuroendocrine cancer facts.
Neuroendocrine cancer symptoms may be flushing, wheezing, palpitations, diarrhoea, fatigue and rashes. To learn more about neuroendocrine cancer symptoms click here.
What are neuroendocrine cancers?
Neuroendocrine cancer stage 4 means that the cancer has spread from where it first started to other parts of the body. This is also known as advanced or metastatic neuroendocrine cancer. To learn more about grading and staging click here.
Neuroendocrine cancer can develop anywhere in the body, but most commonly arises in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas (around 60% of cases), followed by the lungs (approximately 20%). Click here to view different types of neuroendocrine cancers.
Neuroendocrine cancer develops from neuroendocrine cells when they undergo changes, causing them to divide uncontrollably, growing into a mass called a tumour. These neuroendocrine cells create, store and secrete a variety of hormones for normal bodily function. To learn more, watch our explainer video -Â What is the Neuroendocrine System and how do Neuroendocrine Tumours develop?
