Gastric NETs When I wrote my post entitled “Spotlight on Gastric Neuroendocrine Neoplasms“, I explained what these were with some emphasis on the association with hypergastrinemia (elevated fasting serum gastrin levels) with Type 1 and 2 gNETs being differentiated by the settings in which this occurs. This oversecretion is not the same as so called […]
Newsletter from Ronny Allan – 13th March 2023 Welcome to my new template newsletter compiled using WordPress (my blog app). This is the 2nd in this format, and I will continue in the absence of a Newsletter app that meets my needs. It’s been another busy month as you will see below. But please take […]
Background When I cast my mind back to my very first surgery, I remember all sorts of ‘plumbing’ issues but was told it would take a while for my adjusted plumbing to repair and do its work once more. It’s not gone fully back to normal, but I accept minor side effects of getting rid […]
It’s true to say that Neuroendocrine Cancer is an older person’s disease, the epidemiology is clear on that. But I do see many young people diagnosed. In my own experience and observation, I normally see three main scenarios with younger people; an incidentally discovered appendiceal NET after appendicitis, someone with hereditary NET (e.g. Multiple Endocrine […]
The Alternative Hype Cancer Research UK warns of the risks in Alternative Therapies, and I pay great attention to what these guys say. I know from my association with their research capability, that they take an evidence-based approach and do not publish these things lightly. Please note Alternative Therapy is not the same as Complementary […]
