Neuroendocrine cancer frequently camouflages itself.

Its vague symptoms can be misdiagnosed with conditions like IBS, Asthma, or Menopause.

Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) can affect men and women of all ages, races and ethnicities.

Could your patient have neuroendocrine cancer? Consider the grey area, know the symptoms, and investigate for NETs today.

Neuroendocrine Cancer Symptoms

Know the symptoms and investigate for NETs today.

Flushing

The skin on the face and upper chest feels hot and changes colour

Wheezing

Asthma-like signs and symptoms, such as wheezing and shortness of breath

Palpitations

A racing heartbeat (palpitations), sometimes combined with dizziness

Diarrhoea

Bowel motions are regularly urgent, watery, and frequent with no known cause

Fatigue

Overwhelming exhaustion that cannot be overcome with a good night's rest

Rashes

A red rash with swelling and blisters that often travels from place to place on the skin

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) can develop in many parts of the body. Depending on where the tumour is located will determine the symptoms a patient experiences. Not all neuroendocrine cancer patients experience symptoms prior to diagnosis and not all people experiencing the symptoms listed above will have neuroendocrine cancer. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms we strongly recommend you speak to your healthcare professional.

Health Professionals driving the future of neuroendocrine cancer

Gain valuable insights on neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) from esteemed Australian experts in the field of neuroendocrine cancer.

Neuroendocrine cancer frequently camouflages itself, consider the grey area and remember to investigate for NETs.

Dr Gabrielle Cehic AM, Nuclear Medicine Physician and Oncologist SA Health

Meredith Cummins, Oncology Nurse and CEO of NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia

Dr Bill MacDonald (Nuclear Medicine Physician), and Dr David Ransom (Medical Oncologist), Perth

Dr John Leyden (Specialist Cardiac Anaesthetist & NECA Co-founder), Sydney

Dr David Chan (Medical Oncologist), Sydney

Prof Nick Pavlakis (Medical Oncologist), Sydney

Health Professional information and education

Optimal Care Pathway for Neuroendocrine Cancers

In collaboration with Cancer Australia, the Optimal Care Pathway for neuroendocrine cancers has been developed with healthcare professionals and patients in mind to help improve the care and experience that patients experience through their neuroendocrine cancer journey.

The Quick Reference Guide has been made specifically with health professionals and health services in mind.

Neuroendocrine Cancer Education Courses RACGP & ACN

As the 7th most diagnosed cancer in Australia, NETs are frequently misdiagnosed with more common diseases. This needs to change. Greater awareness amongst the health profession is needed to improve diagnostics. We’re currently offering free RACGP & ACN – CPD accredited courses.

Learn how to identify a neuroendocrine cancer when its not’s part of the typical line up.

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