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#4187 Psychiatric and cognitive function in patients with serotonin producing neuroendocrine tumors

Introduction: Cognitive and psychiatric problems are common in cancer patients, but literature in patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NET) is scarce. Peripheral serotonin overproduction by the tumor, clinically manifesting as carcinoid syndrome, is hypothesized to be related to cognitive and psychiatric problems, through depletion of serotonin’s precursor tryptophan.

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Presenting Author: Tesselaar M

Authors: Luijendijk M, Tesselaar M, van Rossum H, Korse C, Verbeek W,

Keywords: Neuroendocrine neoplasm, carcinoid syndrome, cognitive functioning, depression, anxiety, serotonin, tryptophan, 5-HIAA,

#4093 Evaluation of the utility of group therapy as a mechanism of delivering facilitated psychosocial support to those with a neuroendocrine neoplasm diagnosis

Introduction: Anxiety, uncertainty and reduced psychosocial well-being have been reported in those with neuroendocrine neoplasms. There has been an increasing demand for facilitated psychosocial support from our UK community, that can outstrip capacity. There is evidence that group therapy can provide a cost- efficient and outcome- effective method of treatment: reducing wait times and improving accessibility. Group therapy is a term that can be applied to any kind of psychotherapy that is delivered to a group.

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Presenting Author: Hargreaves R

Authors: Jervis N, Winter K, Hargreaves R, Ellis C,

Keywords: Group Therapy, Unmet Needs, Psychosocial Support,

#4004 Prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms and disorders in neuroendocrine neoplasms: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction: Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) represent a heterogeneous and rare category of tumors. Currently, the prevalence of anxiety and depression among NEN population remains unknown.

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Presenting Author: Chen X

Authors: Chen X, Lu C, Yu F, Cheng Z, Chen Y,

Keywords: neuroendocrine neoplasm, anxiety, depression, systematic review,

#3732 Urine 5-HIAA levels and quality-of-life in neuroendocrine neoplasia – Is there an association?

Introduction: Patients with neuroendocrine neoplasia (NEN) experience psychological distress related to secreting tumors. 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) is a metabolite of serotonin, an important secretory product in carcinoid syndrome.

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Authors: Chaudhry R, White B, Chandrakumaran K, Vincent R, Srirajaskanthan R,

Keywords: neuroendocrine neoplasm, biomarker, 5-HIAA, Health-related quality of life (HRQL),

#3266 The psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in patients with NETs: Between resilience and vulnerability

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed lifestyles and quality of life (QoL) of the global population. Little is known regarding the psychological impact of COVID-19 in patients with gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) or bronchopulmonary (BP) NETs.

Conference: 18th Annual ENETS Concerence (2021)

Presenting Author: Lauricella E

Authors: Lauricella E, Cives M, Bracigliano A, Lamia S, Felici V,

Keywords: covid-19, net, depression, anxiety, quality of life,