A population-based analysis of the epidemiology of neuroendocrine tumors in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have been regarded as rare neoplasms; however, global incidence has been steadily increasing. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), a relatively genetically isolated entity with a prevalent founder effect, is of particular interest when considering these malignancies.

Aim(s): This study seeks to assess the epidemiology of well-differentiated NETs in NL from 1992 – 2018.

Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted with a provincially maintained database. Adult patients with a histological diagnosis of NET from 1992 to 2018 in NL were included. The main outcomes included overall and age-standardized incidence, tumor demographics and distribution, along with proportion of metastatic disease at diagnosis.

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Presenting Author: Janes W

Authors: Janes W, Al-Asaaed S,

Keywords: neuroendocrine tumor, epidemiology, incidence, oncology, well-differentiated,