Neuroendocrine cancers effect men, women and children of all ages. More commonly located in the pancreasa long, flat organ that sits between the stomach and the spine that plays a key role in digestion and blood sugar regulation, lungs, abdomenstomach, stomach area, belly, reproductive organs and bowelportion of the digestive system that digests food (small bowel) and absorbs salts and water (large bowel); also called intestines, neuroendocrine tumoura tissue mass that forms from groups of unhealthy cells (NET) symptoms can include weight loss, hot flushes, shortness of breath and diarrhoeafrequent discharge of watery or loose stools from the body.
NeuroEndocrine Cancera disease where abnormal cells split without control and spread to other nearby body tissue and/or organs Australia is an Australian charity at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness and understanding of NETs, both within the medical profession and the wider Australian public.
Over the last decade our foundation has raised millions of dollars for neuroendocrine cancer research and patient support, funding clinical trialsresearch studies performed to test new treatments, tests or procedures and evaluate their effectiveness on various diseases, a national specialist NET nurse helpline, facilitating patient support groups around the country and advocating for patient access to treatments.
Our purpose remains as important now as it was 10 years ago – to achieve earlier diagnosisthe process of identifying a disease based on signs and symptoms, patient history and medical test results for patients and to ultimately find a cureno evidence of disease; complete cancer remission.
RCA is not affiliated with this organisation. It is the responsibility of the patient and their carer(s) to determine whether this or any other support group or organisation listed on this website may provide some benefit to them.