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.

Consider the grey area, know the symptoms, and speak to your GP today.

Neuroendocrine Cancer Symptoms

Do you, or does someone you know have these symptoms?

Flushing

The skin on your 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

Your 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.

Jamie’s Story

“My symptoms were like a lot of peoples, there was diarrhoea, just a general feeling of unwell… and on top of that I was pregnant." Jamie Kernaghan

Stories similar to Jamie’s are common. With vague symptoms, many NET patients can wait over 5 years before receiving a correct diagnosis.

Jamie's Story

“My symptoms were like a lot of peoples, there was diarrhoea, just a general feeling of unwell… and on top of that I was pregnant. I could feel sick for a couple of weeks and then I'd be fine for a few months.”

- Jamie Kernaghan

Stories similar to Jamie’s are common. With vague symptoms, many NET patients can wait over 5 years before receiving a correct diagnosis.

Brad's Story

“4-6 months prior to diagnosis I was really losing a lot of weight.”

- Brad Webb

Stories similar to Brad’s are common. With vague symptoms, many NET patients can wait over 5 years before receiving a correct diagnosis.

Sandi's Story

"Being told you have an incurable cancer is a big moment to process… My symptoms were quite acute and they had a very sudden onset. Abdominal pain, cramping, vomiting, sweating.”

- Sandi Smyth

Stories similar to Sandi’s are common. With vague symptoms, many NET patients can wait over 5 years before receiving a correct diagnosis.

Brad's Story

“I went and got the diagnosis alone. Probably not a good idea. You hear the first words, ‘You've got cancer’ and then you don't hear another word after that.”

- Brad McKenzie

Stories similar to Brad’s are common. With vague symptoms, many NET patients can wait over 5 years before receiving a correct diagnosis.

Mel's Story

“They found a tumour about the size of a tennis ball on my pancreas… It’s a shame that it takes a diagnosis like this to change the way people live their life.”

- Mel Taylor

Stories similar to Mel’s are common. With vague symptoms, many NET patients can wait over 5 years before receiving a correct diagnosis.

Suzie's Story

“Looking back, I had lower right pain (in my body) for two years prior… I just knew something didn’t add up”.

- Suzie Nigro

Stories similar to Suzie’s are common. With vague symptoms, many NET patients can wait over 5 years before receiving a correct diagnosis.

Jacqueline's Story

“To take control of the things I could control, and let go of the things I can’t control. . . I think I am more balanced in my life now, which is better for my overall health.”

- Jacqueline Gillespie

Stories similar to Jacqueline’s are common. With vague symptoms, many NET patients can wait over 5 years before receiving a correct diagnosis.