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The ascending colon (or right colon) is the beginning part of the colon. It is usually located on the right side of the body, extending from the cecum upward. Although the colon is a continuous structure, the piece that is considered the ascending colon ends where the colon bends, just below the liver and gallbladder.

Removal of the ascending colon (right hemicolectomy) is common in midgut Neuroendocrine Cancer patients

10 May 2026

By Ronny Allan

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A spotlight on Colon Neuroendocrine Neoplasms

A spotlight on NENs, A spotlight on NENs - TypesAscending colon, C, Cecum, Colon NET, Colorectal cancer, Descending Colon, Sigmoid, Transverse Colon

Disclaimer: This Spotlight is for general information only and should not be used as a substitute for personalised medical advice. Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are diverse, and individual cases vary. Always discuss your specific situation, test results, and treatment options with your own specialist team. Content reflects current evidence and classifications at the time of writing and may evolve as new data emerge. Where the Colon Begins and Ends The colon begins at the cecum The cecum is the first part of the colon, immediately after the terminal ileum. This marks the upper boundary for defining a colon NET. The…

12 Jun 2024

By Ronny Allan

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Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Part 4 – Amines: Food for Thought?

Diet and Nutrition, Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer, Patient Advocacy, SurvivorshipAdrenaline, Amines, Ascending colon, Biogenic amines, Carcinoid crisis, Carcinoid syndrome, Catecholamines, Diet, Dopamine, Histamine, Hormones, Malabsorption, Neuroendocrine cancer, Neuroendocrine tumour (NET), Nutrition, Pressor amines, Probiotic, Quality of LIfe (QoL), Right hemicolectomy, Serotonin, Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), Small intestine NET (SI NET), Somatostatin analogues, Surgery, Tryptophan, Tyramine, Vasoactive amines

Reviewed and updated 23rd January 2024 Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Part 4 – Amines: Food for Thought? Background Nutrition is an important subject for many cancers, but it can be particularly important for many Neuroendocrine Cancer patients. When I started writing my nutrition series (listed below), I said that my intention is not to tell you what to eat, even though that might be a challenge for many, and this theme continues. The issue with Nutrition and Diet, in general, is that it's very individual and what works for one may not work for another. Often the the best diet…