Ronny Allan’s Newsletter covering July 2026

Ronny Allan’s Newsletter covering July 2026

Summary of July 2026 on RonnyAllan.NET July was similar to the other months of this year but views down on the previous two months due to 50% of the month spent on holiday.  Still a reasonable blog performance.  Other key targets met were three more editions of the Spotlight series on vitamins and minerals.  See my Spotlights on Iron and Zinc. I had many shares on many posts in July - know this, every share helps someone understand or even work towards a diagnosis, discovery of the best doctors and treatments, questions to ask about this, that and the other. The…
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Ronny Allan’s Newsletter covering June 2026

Ronny Allan’s Newsletter covering June 2026

Headline - half yearly point bonus edition Summary of June 2026 on RonnyAllan.NET June was similar to the other months of this year but slightly down on the previous two months due to holiday.  Still a strong blog performance.  Other key targets met were three more editions of the Spotlight series on primary NET types (colon, thymic and ovarian).  See my Spotlight series.  Also a recent focus on clinical trials (mostly updates) and a revision of alpha-emitter PRRT.  I had many shares on many posts in June - know this, every share helps someone understand or even work towards a diagnosis, discovery…
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Ronny Allan’s Newsletter covering May 2026

Ronny Allan’s Newsletter covering May 2026

Just back from holiday thus why the late publication!  Summary of May 2026 on RonnyAllan.NET I think the main story of May is similar to March and April which was a strong blog performance.  Other key targets met were the two main primary NET types (small intestine and pancreas) and one not so common(thymus) have finally been added to my Spotlight series and a batch of updates to my vitamin series. You will note blogs are coming through in a different format?  This was partly due to people with iPhones complaining about 'jumpy screens'. That was resolved the issue but I am…
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Did you hear the one about the constipated NET patient?

Did you hear the one about the constipated NET patient?

In my neck of the woods, "did you hear the one about the ........." is normally a precursor to a witty comment, or a joke.   However, constipation for NET patients is not actually funny - read on. Certain types of Neuroendocrine Cancer are very heavily associated with diarrhea, either as a symptom of one of the NET Syndromes (yes there is more than one .....); or as a result of surgery or certain other treatments.  Occasionally, these symptoms and side effects can all combine to make it quite a nasty and worrying side effect. I must admit to being surprised to…
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Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Article 2 – Gastrointestinal Malabsorption

Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Article 2 – Gastrointestinal Malabsorption

Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Article 2 – Gastrointestinal Malabsorption is the second article in the Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition series. In the first article, I focused on Vitamin and Mineral deficiency risks for patients and there is a big overlap with the subject of Gastrointestinal Malabsorption. Those who remember the content will have spotted the risks pertaining to the inability to absorb particular vitamins and minerals. This comes under the general heading of Malabsorption and in Neuroendocrine Cancer patients, this can be caused or exacerbated by one or more of a number of factors relating to their condition. It's also worth pointing out that…
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Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Article 1 – Vitamin and Mineral Challenges

Neuroendocrine Cancer Nutrition Series Article 1 – Vitamin and Mineral Challenges

  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.   Always speak to your specialist before taking vitamin and mineral supplements.   Featuring Tara Whyand Vitamin deficiency is common in the general population so your issue may not be related to NET.  But read on to learn…
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I now take food with my medicine!

I now take food with my medicine!

If you want to strike up a friendly conversion with a Brit, ask him or her about the weather - we're really famous for our weather conversations and they normally focus on rain or clouds!  However, despite the famous British 'reserve' and 'stiff upper lip', they also frequently talk about being 'under the weather', a phrase meaning slightly unwell or in low spirits.I find myself smiling at some of the conversations I hear in medical establishment waiting rooms, particularly the potentially long wait for blood tests.  Here, conversations bypass the weather and focus on being under the weather! I thought…
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