Part 1 – An Overview of Neuroendocrine Cancer

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1.1.1 Neuroendocrine Cells and their Function

1.1.2 Examples of Neuroendocrine Cells and their Functions

1.1.3 The Importance of Terminology

1.1.4 Neuroendocrine Tumours

1.1.5 The Epidemiology of Neuroendocrine Tumours

REFLECTIVE POINT – CANCER RATES & DIAGNOSIS

1.1.6 Risk Factors for Neuroendocrine Cancers

1.1.7 Inherited Family Syndromes and Increased Neuroendocrine Cancer Risk

1.1.8 Modifiable Cancer Risks

1.1.9 Classification of Neuroendocrine Cancer

1.1.10 Neuroendocrine Cancers are Heterogenous

1.1.11 Site of Origin

1.1.12 Classification of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer (GEP-NETs) by Site

1.1.13 Histology & Grading of Neuroendocrine Cancer

1.1.14 WHO (2022) Grading System for Neuroendocrine Cancer

1.1.15 WHO (2022) Grading System for Lung Neuroendocrine Cancer

1.1.16 Staging and the TNM System

1.1.17 Functioning / Non-Functioning Neuroendocrine Cancer

1.1.18 Neuroendocrine Cancer Survival

1.1.19 Median Overall Survival

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1.2.1 Presenting Signs & Symptoms

Patient Experiences – Diagnosis

1.2.2 Delays in Diagnosis

1.2.3 Presenting Features of Neuroendocrine Cancer of the Small Intestine

Patient Experiences – Symptoms

1.2.4 Carcinoid Syndrome and Management

Patient Experiences – Carcinoid Syndrome

1.2.5 Presenting Symptoms of Pancreatic & Lung Neuroendocrine Cancer

REFLECTIVE POINT – DELAYS IN DIAGNOSIS

1.2.6 Pathways to Diagnosis and Staging

1.2.7 Laboratory Tests

1.2.8 Imaging and Somatostatin Receptors in Neuroendocrine Cancer

1.2.9 Somatostatin Receptor Imaging

1.2.10 Further Tests

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1.4.1 Essential Information for Shared Decision Making

1.4.2 The Challenges of Neuroendocrine Cancer & the Role of the Specialist Nurse

Patient Experiences – Specialist Care

1.4.3 Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)

Patient Experiences – Health Related Quality of Life

1.4.4 Patient Support & Decision Making

Patient Experiences – Friends and Family

REFLECTIVE POINT – SADIQ

Patient Experiences – Support

1.4.5 Peer Support & Support Groups

1.4.6 Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Neuroendocrine Cancer

1.4.7 Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

1.4.8 Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM)

1.4.9 Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

1.4.10 Nursing Care of Patients with Gastrointestinal Symptoms

1.4.11 Nutritional Support – Malnutrition

1.4.12 Maintaining a Healthy Diet

1.4.13 Specific Nutritional Issues in Carcinoid Syndrome

1.4.14 Other Vitamin Deficiencies

1.4.15 Small Bowel Obstruction

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