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#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,