Overview
This week we took a closer look at the very common issue of anxiety in NETs, including how this can manifest, and what can be done to try and help manage it.
Notes:
Facebook Friday – Depression and NETs: https://youtu.be/0O3UGWkFEvw
For mental health support in Australia, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 224 636)
Online anxiety/depression checklist: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety-and-depression-checklist-k10
Cancer Council booklet “Emotions and Cancer”: https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/emotions-and-cancer-booklet
Professor Jane Turner, Brisbane NET Forum 2019, Psychological aspects of living with NETs: https://youtu.be/7SVEubGzT_o
References for Health Professionals regarding prescribing antidepressants in people with NETs:
Isenberg-Grzeda E, MacGregor M, Matsoukas K, Chow N, Reidy-Lagunes D, Alici Y. Must antidepressants be avoided in patients with neuroendocrine tumors? Results of a systematic review. Palliative and Supportive Care 2020; 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1017/S147895152000005X
Shi DD, Yuppa DP, Dutton T, Brais LK, Minden SL, Braun IM, Kulke MH, Chan JA, Meyer FL. Retrospective Review of Serotonergic Medication Tolerability in Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumors With Biochemically Proven Carcinoid Syndrome. Cancer 2017;123:2735-42
To contact our NET Nurse, email NETNurse@neuroendocrine.org.au or call 1300 287 363.
This video was originally broadcast into our Facebook Private Discussion Group. If you are affected by NETs (either as a patient or carer) and in Australia, you’re welcome to join this group – www.facebook.com/groups/472805285594/ (once you click on “Join Group”, you will be guided to answer three questions, so we can approve your membership). Our Carers group is at www.facebook.com/groups/797093257354706
Please note that the information provided in this video is general, and not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding your own health or a medical concern.
