You might not know much about neuroendocrine tumors— and understandably so. Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare, accounting for less than one percent of all malignant disorders in the United States.
Neuroendocrine tumors form in cells that produce hormones. These cells, called neuroendocrine cells, can develop anywhere in the body, however, most occur in the digestive tract, pancreas, rectum, lungs, or appendix. In most cases, they are usually small in nature and grow slowly over many years.
In addition to being rare, neuroendocrine tumors are complex and can be difficult to diagnose. Because of this, the specialists at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers encourage you to gather and learn as much information about the disease as possible. Please take the time to read through the other pages on our website regarding neuroendocrine tumors.
Neuroendocrine Videos
We've made a series of videos with Dr. Liu about common NET topics. We hope you'll check them out and give us a call if you have any questions.
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Welcome from Dr. Eric Liu, Neuroendocrine Surgeon
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Getting to Know Your Care Team
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Treating Liver Dominant Disease with Embolization
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Imaging Options for Patients with Neuroendocrine Cancer
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Hormone Therapy: Octreotide and Lanreotide
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Lutathera Therapy: Targeted Internal Radiation
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The Art of Neuroendocrine
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What is Neuroendocrine Cancer?
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The Role of Surgery in Treating Neuroendocrine Tumors and their Complications
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Welcome from Dr. Eric Liu (Chinese
Neuroendocrine Specialist
At The Neuroendocrine Institute at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, we specialize in treating all types and stages of neuroendocrine tumors. Our NET cancer care team is both knowledgeable and experienced, with each physician considered a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of this rare and complex cancer.
Signs & Symptoms of Neuroendocrine Tumors
As with many other cancers, neuroendocrine tumors don’t always cause signs and symptoms at first. If you do experience symptoms, they are typically dependent on the location of your tumor and whether it produces excess hormones.