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Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, these viruses cause respiratory tract infections that can range from mild to lethal. Mild illnesses include some cases of the common cold (which is also caused by other viruses, predominantly rhinoviruses), while more lethal varieties can cause SARS, MERS, and COVID-19.

21 Mar 2020

By Ronny Allan

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COVID-19 and Cancer Treatment and Surveillance

Patient Advocacy, TreatmentCoronavirus, COVID-19, Neuroendocrine cancer

This post was generated at the height of the pandemic and is not medical advice, moreover, it should not be considered up to date. For the latest information for your cancer in regard COVID RISKS and VACCINES, please speak directly to your specialist doctor or follow your national health organisation’s guidance. NEW CONTENT added 14th June 2020.For US patients - see the recently produced NANETS guidelines which provides guidance on the following:How is treatment for patients with NET/NECs likely to change during the COVID-19 outbreak?What should providers do to prepare their clinic for patients?Should octreotide or lanreotide be delayed or…

09 Mar 2020

By Ronny Allan

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Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19): risks for cancer patients

Patient Advocacy, SurvivorshipCancer, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Neuroendocrine cancer

This post was generated at the height of the pandemic and is not medical advice, moreover, it should not be considered up to date. For the latest information for your cancer in regard COVID RISKS and VACCINES, please speak directly to your specialist doctor or follow your national health organisation’s guidance.UPDATED 22 Apr 2020 - COVID-19 and MEN patients. See article 7 below.UPDATED 5 Apr 2020 - excellent video meeting between Elyse from NET Research Foundation and Dr Mark Lewis. Dr Lewis is an Oncologist and also a NET patient so he speaks with both aspects in mind. See article…

15 Jan 2015

By Ronny Allan

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Well done NHS!

TreatmentAdvanced neuroendocrine cancer, Coronavirus, COVID-19, NHS, Surgery

I've been reasonably lucky with my health over the years, suffering only the usual common ailments. I was slightly asthmatic as a child but this seemed to disappear when I left school going straight into military service. They say an army marches on its stomach... only partly true but the military did look after my health with regular check ups. I think the only medical emergency I had in my 29 years in that wonderful organisation was being knocked out in boxing training aged 16! When I left the military in 2001, I was fortunate to benefit from free health…