Neuroendocrine tumors

Nov 01, 2024

Neuroendocrine tumors, commonly referred to as NETs, are a complex and often misunderstood type of cancer that can originate in various parts of the body. As with other cancers, these tumors are named based on their site of origin. For example, when NETs develop in the lungs, they are termed lung NETs, which are co...

Oct 30, 2024

Neuroendocrine tumors are a complex group of tumors that develop predominantly in the digestive or respiratory tract but can occur in many areas of the body. These tumors arise from cells called neuroendocrine cells. Like all cancers, NETs develop when the specialized cells undergo changes, causing them to divide u...

Oct 30, 2024

Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) begin in the neuroendocrine system of the body, developing in cells that interact with neurons and hormone-producing cells. These cells can be found throughout the body, but most often in the abdomen, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. The tumor can also develop in the lungs, pa...

Oct 02, 2024

With millions of cases diagnosed globally each year, gastrointestinal cancers represent a significant health challenge but also an opportunity for breakthroughs in targeted therapies and personalized medicine. Gastrointestinal cancers refer to a group of cancers that affect the digestive system, including the esoph...