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ABOUT LACNETS
Learn Advocate Connect Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (LACNETS) provides a community of support and education for neuroendocrine tumor (or neuroendocrine cancer or NET) patients and caregivers.
Learn
Our educational programs, including webinars, patient education conferences, a video library, podcast, and blog, provide information on diagnosis, treatment options, research and resources. We develop patient-friendly educational content that brings the latest medical information and research studies to NET patients and caregivers.
Advocate
We advocate for all people impacted by this rare disease to improve health outcomes through early diagnosis. We raise awareness about neuroendocrine and carcinoid cancers among healthcare professionals and with the public.
Connect
Our inclusive global community includes NET patients, family members, and caregivers. LACNETS makes it possible for patients to share experiences, encouragement, and hope through support groups, Health Coaching, and NETCONNECT, a buddy program connecting a newly-diagnosed NET patient with a long-time patient.
Seven Facts About NET
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Neuroendocrine cancer is also known as neuroendocrine tumor, or NET.
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NET is a rare cancer. In the United States, 7 in 100,000 people are diagnosed per year.
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NET can affect neuroendocrine cells throughout the body.
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NET is a difficult cancer to diagnose.
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Some (but not all) NET patients have symptoms from their cancer.
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The cause of NET is unknown.
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Seeking the opinion of a NET specialist is important for all NET patients.