
What is Chromogranin A? Chromogranin A (CgA) is an acidic protein released along with catecholamines from chromaffin cells and nerve terminals. This statement alone might explain why it’s a good marker to use with Neuroendocrine Neoplasms. It is said to be a measure of tumour bulk. Depending on the test kit being used, you may […]

Diagnosing Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (NENs). It’s no secret that Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (NENs) can be difficult to diagnose, particularly well differentiated slow growing types (NETs) which can sometimes be difficult to see. Plus, many patients present with relatively routine day to day symptoms suggesting a myriad of day-to-day illnesses seen daily in every GP/PCP practice. But conversely, […]

What are Rectal NENs Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms (NENs) (rNENs) account for approximately 1-2% of all primary cancers in the rectum. The other main cancer types found in the rectum are regular adenocarcinomas (the vast majority) and some other rare types including Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and Lymphoma. The vast majority of rNENs will be well […]

A new clinical trial post. What is Terbium-161 (161Tb-DOTA-LM3) (Beta plus). Terbium-161 is a radioactive substance. DOTA-LM3 is a novel somatostatin antagonist targeted using somatostatin receptor number 2 (SSTR2). Combined they form a radioligand for use in Pepetide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT). It’s a beta emitter but labelled ‘plus’ on the basis it offers more […]

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Thanks Ronnie it’s a Very impressive list. I will take my time and look again to see if I have missed any. Dorothy from Australia
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Hi ronny
I am Arun Khanna from India and have been recently diagnosed with Liver metastases after 4.5 years of my right hemi cholectomy for removal of neuroendocrine tumor in my terminal ileum.
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