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#2713 The Economic Impact to Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumours

Introduction: The quality of life impact on patients with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) and the economic burden on health systems are substantial. However, little is known about the economic burden to individual patients and families for medical out-of-pocket expenses and employment decisions.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Wyld D

Authors: Wyld D, Elliott T, Wakelin K, Leyden S, Leyden J,

Keywords: Financial Toxicity, Economic impact, Quality of Life, NETs,

#2701 Assessing the Gaps in Experience and Knowledge of Australian Primary Health Care Professionals (GPs), in Treating and Caring for the Increasing Number of Australian Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) Patients

Introduction: Conservatively,the incidence of NETs is 7 / 000' p.a, however,the prevalence of patients living with NETs is higher,40/000',making it the 2nd most common GI malignancy after colorectal cancer.Patients are living longer,however,with impaired quality of life.Management of debilitating symptoms such as diarrhoea,fatigue,anxiety,and flushing are complex and heterogenous.

Conference: 17th Annual ENETSConcerence (2020)

Presenting Author: Leyden S

Authors: Leyden S, Cummins M, Wakelin K,

Keywords: diagnosis, ongoing care, primary healthcare, NETs, quality of life, symptom management, NET symptoms,