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#3023 The Major Role of Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET)-Specialist Nurse in Improving NET Patients Disease-related QoL - Preliminary Data

Introduction: There is increasing evidence regarding the key role of dedicated specialist nurses in the treatment of cancer patients. Nurse coordinators serves as an available, accessible and knowledgeable resource for both patient and patient's family, more than the general registered nurses. They know better how to control symptoms and work as team players with multiple care providers.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Tal I, Grozinsky-Glasberg S, Oleinikov K, Gross D, Rosenberg M,

Keywords: NET-specialist nurse, NET nurse coordinator,

#2971 A Retrospective Multicentre Evaluation of the Outcomes and Management of Carcinoid Heart Disease in Patients with Advanced Midgut NETs: A NET-CONNECT Descriptive Study

Introduction: Carcinoid heart disease (CHD) is a poor prognostic factor in neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). However, the extreme variability of diagnostic and treatment approaches reported in literature account for uncertainties on the best management in this selected population.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Spada F

Authors: Spada F, Laskaratos F, Crona J, Oleinikov K, Zandee W,

Keywords: Carcinoid Heart Disease, NETs, Carcinoid Syndrome, Midgut NETs,

#2929 Type III Gastric Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: Is Local Excision Sufficient in Selected Cases?

Introduction: As per ENETS Guidelines, patients with type III gastric neuroendocrine neoplasms (t-III g-NEN), need to undergo partial or total gastrectomy. Data for less-extensive resections are limited.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Exarchou K

Authors: Exarchou K, Kameniarz L, Tsoli M, Victor A, Oleinikov K,

Keywords: T-III gNEN, EMR, ESD, wedge resection,

#2754 Somatostatin Analogs (SSA) in Patients with Symptomatic Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia (DIPNECH)

Introduction: DIPNECH is characterized by a proliferation of pulmonary neuroendocrine cells and multifocal neuroendocrine tumorlets and/or tumors. Although usually indolent, DIPNECH can cause chronic cough and dyspnea. There is very limited information on treatment.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Al-Toubah T, Strosberg J, Halfdanarson T, Oleinikov K, Gross D,

Keywords: DIPNECH, Somatostatin analogs, Octreotide, Lanreotide,