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#3065 Intensive Personalized Program for Daily Living with Neuroendocrine Neoplasms as a Chronic Disease: Preliminary Results

Introduction: Introduction: Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are increasingly viewed as chronic diseases as a result of more effective treatments and procedures. As with any life changing events, patient and family transition to a new “normal” requires attitudinal adjustments. The Intensive Personalized Program for Daily Living with Neuroendocrine Neoplasms is a pilot program transitioning patients and their primary familial carer to a new “normal”.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Rosenberg M

Authors: Rosenberg M, Whyand T, Grozinsky-Glasberg S,

Keywords: QoL, Quality of Life, NEN Dietitian, PRO, Patient Reported Outcomes,

#3054 Nutritional Status and Considerations for Patients Diagnosed with a Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumour: Nutrition in NETs Study

Introduction: Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP NET) can adversely affect nutritional status. Cross-sectional studies report up to 25% of GEP NET patients are malnourished and dietary change may be prevalent. Nevertheless, clinical guidelines lack advice on nutrition management.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Laing E

Authors: Laing E, Kiss N, Michael M, Krishnasamy M, Gough K,

Keywords: neuroendocrine, nutrition, malnutrition, weight change, symptoms,

#3042 The Use of Total Parenteral Nutrition in a Series of Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumours in United Kingdom and the Netherlands

Introduction: There are controversies about the use of total parental nutrition (TPN) in patients with cancer. Currently data regarding TPN use in patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are lacking.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Clement D

Authors: Clement D, Naghibi M, Khan M, Tesselaar M, Verbeek W,

Keywords: total parenteral nutrition, short bowel syndrome, inoperable small bowel obstruction, neuroendocrine tumour,

#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,

#2806 Sarcopenia: Don't Judge a Book by It's Cover

Introduction: Sarcopenia is characterised by loss of muscle mass and function. We previously reported anthropometrical data for a range of NET diagnoses within 3 months of diagnosis. The majority of NET patients were overweight or obese, however reduced muscle function was observed in over half of patients regardless of BMI and other parameters.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author:

Authors: Whyand T, Chotai de Lima Y, Caplin M,

Keywords: Neuroendocrine neoplasm, nutrition, dietitian, sarcopenia,