NET Cancer Awareness Day November 10th

Get the Word Out

• 5-7 out of every 100,000 are diagnosed with #netcancer each year
• 50% of #netcancer patients have secondary growths at diagnosis
• 60-80% of patients are diagnosed with #netcancer at advanced stage showing the need for symptom awareness
• Misdiagnosing is common. On average #netcancer patients see 6 healthcare professionals over 12 visits before a correct  diagnosis
• Symptoms of #netcancer are often similar to more common conditions: IBS, asthma, diabetes
• #netcancer can arise throughout the body in organs that contain #neuroendocrine cells such as the stomach, bowel, lungs, and pancrea
• Nearly all #netcancer are considered to be malignant as they grow uncontrollably and spread
• More than 80% of #netcancer patients stopped working as a result of their cancer
• Patients treated in a #netcancer specialist center feel more empowered and knowledgeable about their treatment and care
• The incidence of #NETs is low, but #netcancer patients are everywhere. Thankfully, many live long & happy lives #netcancerday
• Over 1000 events held throughout the world on November 10th to promote awareness of #netcancerday
• #netcancer if you don’t suspect it you can’t detect it #netcancerday

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