Being newly diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer (NETs) can feel overwhelming. Many patients find themselves asking, “What exactly is neuroendocrine cancer, and how is it different from other cancers?” This webinar is designed to bring clarity, reassurance, and guidance during one of the most confusing stages of the NET journey.
Join Dr. Osama MoSalem, medical oncologist at St. Luke’s in Kansas City, for a clear and compassionate overview of what every newly diagnosed NET patient should know. Dr. MoSalem will explain what neuroendocrine cancer is, why it behaves differently from more common cancers, and how its unique features influence diagnosis and treatment.
This session will walk you through the most important early concepts, including:
Grade and stage: what they mean and why they matter
Key tests and scans used at diagnosis
Treatment pathways, including when to consider surgery, medications, targeted therapies, radioligand therapy, or clinical trials
Essential questions to ask your care team
Practical first steps to help you feel more prepared and empowered
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to better understand this disease, this webinar will provide a solid foundation to help you make informed decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
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Being newly diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer (NETs) can feel overwhelming. Many patients find themselves asking, “What exactly is neuroendocrine cancer, and how is it different from other cancers?” This webinar is designed to bring clarity, reassurance, and guidance during one of the most confusing stages of the NET journey.
Join Dr. Osama MoSalem, medical oncologist at St. Luke’s in Kansas City, for a clear and compassionate overview of what every newly diagnosed NET patient should know. Dr. MoSalem will explain what neuroendocrine cancer is, why it behaves differently from more common cancers, and how its unique features influence diagnosis and treatment.
This session will walk you through the most important early concepts, including:
Grade and stage: what they mean and why they matter
Key tests and scans used at diagnosis
Treatment pathways, including when to consider surgery, medications, targeted therapies, radioligand therapy, or clinical trials
Essential questions to ask your care team
Practical first steps to help you feel more prepared and empowered
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to better understand this disease, this webinar will provide a solid foundation to help you make informed decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
