Episode 36: "NEN Treatments: Focus on Immunotherapy" with Dr. Jennifer Eads

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

What is immunotherapy? How effective are they for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs)? Dr. Jennifer Eads from Penn Medicine answers common questions about immunotherapy. She discusses the latest in CAR T therapy, DLL3, and vaccine therapy for NENs.

TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR NENS:

What is immunotherapy? How does it work?
How does immunotherapy differ from other treatments?
When is immunotherapy used? Which neuroendocrine cancers are they used for?
What are the various immunotherapy drugs used for neuroendocrine cancer and how do they work? What are immune checkpoint inhibitors?
What is CAR-T therapy?
What is DLL3?
What is vaccine therapy?
What side effects might someone have when taking immunotherapy? How does it make me look (will I lose my hair)? How will it make me feel (will I be able to work)? Does immunotherapy cause someone to be immunocompromised? What monitoring needs to be done while on immunotherapy?
How do you decide when to use immunotherapy, which to use, and for what patient?
What do you see as the future of immunotherapy in neuroendocrine cancer treatment?

MEET DR. JENNIFER EADS, MD

Dr. Jennifer Eads is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Abramson Cancer Center where she is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist focusing on the treatment of and research in patients with neuroendocrine tumors and gastroesophageal cancers. She is the Physician Lead for GI Clinical Research, overseeing the Penn GI clinical research portfolio. She is the Penn institutional principal investigator for the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG-ACRIN) and serves as the Director of the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) for the Abramson Cancer Center. She has served as principal investigator for multiple phase I/II/III clinical trials, including as the national study chair for multiple cooperative group trials. She has served on the National Clinical Cancer Network (NCCN) neuroendocrine tumors guidelines committee, is a former member of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) Board of Directors and is currently on the Board of Scientific Advisors for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF). In 2022, she was named as the ECOG-ACRIN Young Investigator of the Year.
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Episode 36: "NEN Treatments: Focus on Immunotherapy" with Dr. Jennifer Eads

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR NENS:

What is immunotherapy? How does it work?
How does immunotherapy differ from other treatments?
When is immunotherapy used? Which neuroendocrine cancers are they used for?
What are the various immunotherapy drugs used for neuroendocrine cancer and how do they work? What are immune checkpoint inhibitors?
What is CAR-T therapy?
What is DLL3?
What is vaccine therapy?
What side effects might someone have when taking immunotherapy? How does it make me look (will I lose my hair)? How will it make me feel (will I be able to work)? Does immunotherapy cause someone to be immunocompromised? What monitoring needs to be done while on immunotherapy?
How do you decide when to use immunotherapy, which to use, and for what patient?
What do you see as the future of immunotherapy in neuroendocrine cancer treatment?

MEET DR. JENNIFER EADS, MD

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EPISODE 41: Top 10 Highlights of the 2024 NANETS Symposium 48:35

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In this special episode, Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) Medical oncologist Dr. Guillaume (Will) Pegna recaps the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) 2024 Multidisciplinary NET Medical Symposium. He shares the latest developments in NET research and medical advances from the conference and how they matter to the NET patient community. MEET DR. GUILLAUME PEGNA Dr. Pegna is a medical oncologist specializing in caring for adults with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). He is additionally interested and experienced in the management of rare tumors, including pheochromocytomas, paragangliomas and adrenocortical carcinomas, as well as other gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Pegna is actively involved with clinical trials and cancer research to improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients and to better understand the biology of these diseases. He specializes in the use of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer care. Dr. Pegna finds it rewarding to help patients understand their disease, providing treatment options based on each individual patient and supporting them through their treatment journeys. For more information, visit LACNETS.org/podcast/41. For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 40: External Radiation Therapy for Neuroendocrine Cancers 53:11

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE What is radiation oncology, and how is it used for neuroendocrine cancer? UCSF radiation oncologists Dr. Will Chen and Dr. Alexandra Hotca-Cho describe external radiation therapy (SBRT) and how, when, and where it may be used for select patients with neuroendocrine cancers. They address common concerns about the planning process, safety concerns, and treatment sequencing. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT EXTERNAL RADIATION THERAPY FOR NEUROENDOCRINE CANCERS: 1. What is radiation oncology? How does it work? How is it different from other types of radiation? 2. What are the types of radiation therapies used for neuroendocrine cancer? 3. Which neuroendocrine cancers are they used for, and when are they used? How do you decide who is a good candidate and if it will be effective? Where in the body can SBRT be used? (bone, liver, pancreas, rectal?) Where can it not be used in the body, and when is SBRT NOT used? Is there a number or size limit of the tumor(s)? 4. For Bone: How do NETs affect the bones? Are they “on” or “in” the bone, and does the tumor tend to weaken it? If given to the bone, does SBRT weaken the bone? What are the chances of fracture with radiation to the bone? Does it matter which area of the bone/body is treated? What other factors influence fracture risk? (age, dose, number of treatments)? Should patients have a bone density scan before SBRT? If bone lesions are causing pain, how soon after treatment might a patient expect to have pain alleviated? How common is increased pain after treatment to the bone? What causes that? 5. Safety: How much radiation is given with these procedures? Is there a concern about radiation safety following the procedures? (Do patients need to avoid others in the hours or days after the treatment?) Is there a lifetime limit to the amount of radiation one can receive, especially considering surveillance CT & PET scans? How often can these procedures be repeated? Does it damage other tissues or organs? How common are secondary cancers? What types and how treatable are they? Is there a risk with fertility? What other risks are there? 6. How do these therapies compare to PRRT or radioembolization in terms of safety? If someone has had PRRT or radioembolization, can they also receive radiation therapy to the liver or bones? Is there increased risks if someone has had PRRT, radioembolization or CAPTEM or alkylating agents? 7. Is there an optimal sequence for treatments? 8. What is SBRT like for patients? What is the planning and preparation process? How do you determine how many treatments and what dose to give? 9. What does the patient experience during and after the procedure? Does it hurt? What are the side effects? How much time do I need to take off of work? 10. How effective is SBRT in terms of managing symptoms? How effective is SBRT in controlling or destroying the tumor? How do you know if the treatment “worked”? Bonus: What is the future of radiation therapy in neuroendocrine cancer treatment? For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 39: NEN Treatments: Focus On Liver-Directed Therapies (Part II: Intra-Arterial Techniques and Sequencing) 47:47

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this 2-part series, Dr. Osman Ahmed from the University of Chicago covers liver-directed therapies for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs or neuroendocrine cancer). In this second episode, he details the embolization techniques, including bland embolization (TAE), chemoembolization (TACE), and radioembolization (TARE, SIRT, y90). He discusses decision-making, sequencing, and follow-up after these procedures. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVER-DIRECTED THERAPY PART 2: 1. What do patients need to know about bland embolization (TAE)? a. What are the possible side effects? b. How do the size of beads play a role? c. When is this recommended? d. Do you always do both sides of the liver? If so, what is the timing and why? e. What is the recovery like? What is post-embolization syndrome? 2. What do patients need to know about chemoembolization (TACE)? a. What drug is used & does this go through the whole body? b. What is the recovery like? What are the possible side effects? 3. What do patients need to know about radioembolization (TARE, SIRT, y90)? a. In the era of PRRT, is there a concern with using y90 or radioembolization? How is the approach and technique used with radioembolization different than how it was done in the past? Is there a total lifetime limit of radiation? b. What is the recovery like? What are the possible side effects? 4. Is there a limit to how much LDT one can do? Can they be repeated? 5. How does one decide between the various types of liver-directed therapies? 6. Is there a sequencing to treatments? 7. Are there certain treatments that make you ineligible for other treatments? [PRRT, chemo, y90 etc] 8. If someone has had surgery such as a Whipple or surgery or procedures involving the bile duct, such as a stent in the bile duct or surgical removal of part of the bile duct, how does this weigh into the decision-making process for LDT? 9. How do you determine if the treatment “worked?” What is the follow-up like? What scan might you do and in what timing? 10. What do you see as the future of liver-directed therapy in neuroendocrine cancer treatment? MEET DR. OSMAN AHMED Osman Ahmed, MD, is an expert vascular and interventional radiologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions. Using image-guided technology and small, sophisticated instruments, Dr. Ahmed performs minimally invasive procedures for acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, peripheral vascular disease, liver/bone/lung/kidney cancer, spinal fractures, uterine fibroids and more. He also implants inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which prevent a blood clot from traveling around the body or creating a blockage. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ahmed researches novel treatment options that improve outcomes for patients. His research on liver cancer, IVC filters and venous diseases has been published in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Chest, Journal of American College of Radiology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Ahmed also believes in the importance of educating medical students, residents, fellowships and peers in order to enhance health care across the world. He has been invited to speak at a number of symposiums, practicums and national/international meetings about the newest advancements in interventional radiology. For more information, visit https://www.lacnets.org/lacnets-podcast For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 38 - NEN Treatments: Focus on Liver-Directed Therapies (Part I: Overview and Ablative Techniques Including Histotripsy) 31:31

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this 2-part series, Dr. Osman Ahmed from University of Chicago covers liver-directed therapies for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs or neuroendocrine cancer). In this first episode, he outlines the types of liver-directed therapies and elaborates on ablative techniques including the newest technique, histotripsy. Listen to a frank discussion of how histotripsy works, when it might be used, and what its current limitations are. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVER-DIRECTED THERAPY INCLUDING HISTOTRIPSY: What is liver-directed therapy? How does it work? Is this considered “surgery”? What is a surgery and what is a “procedure?” What are the types of liver-directed therapies used for neuroendocrine cancer? Which neuroendocrine cancers are they used for and when are they used? How do you decide who is a good candidate and if it will be effective? When are liver-directed therapies NOT used? Can someone who has had a Whipple undergo liver-directed therapy? What is the ablation zone? What is a heat sink effect? What is histotripsy? How does it work? When is histotripsy used (tumor grade, type of tumor - PNET/lung NET, size, number of tumor, location)? Can they be used for liver tumors even if there are tumors outside the liver? What are the limitations to histotripsy? What happens to the liver tissue after ablation? What are the results or success rates of patients being treated? Can histotripsy “cure” NET? How do you decide between the various types of liver-directed therapies? MEET DR. OSMAN AHMED: Osman Ahmed, MD, is an expert vascular and interventional radiologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions. Using image-guided technology and small, sophisticated instruments, Dr. Ahmed performs minimally invasive procedures for acute and chronic deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, peripheral vascular disease, liver/bone/lung/kidney cancer, spinal fractures, uterine fibroids and more. He also implants inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, which prevent a blood clot from traveling around the body or creating a blockage. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Ahmed researches novel treatment options that improve outcomes for patients. His research on liver cancer, IVC filters and venous diseases has been published in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology, Chest, Journal of American College of Radiology, and Journal of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Ahmed also believes in the importance of educating medical students, residents, fellowships and peers in order to enhance health care across the world. He has been invited to speak at a number of symposiums, practicums and national/international meetings about the newest advancements in interventional radiology. Visit lacnets.org/podcast/38 for the podcast, transcript, and resources. For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 37: Supportive Oncology for Neuroendocrine Cancer 42:58

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What is supportive care or supportive oncology? What is cancer-related distress? How might NET patients benefit from supportive care? Yale oncologist Dr. Maryam Lustberg suggests strategies to manage cancer-related fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, mouth sores, peripheral neuropathy, distress, anxiety, and anxiety. She also addresses considerations for fertility and sexual health. MEET DR. MARYAM LUSTBERG Dr. Maryam Lustberg is an American breast oncologist. She is the Director of The Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Chief of Breast Medical Oncology at Yale Cancer Center. Dr. Lustberg previously served as the Medical Director of Cancer Supportive Care Services at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is the Immediate Past President of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. She is also an Associate Editor for the Journal of Cancer Survivorship. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT SUPPORTIVE CARE: What is supportive care in cancer (or supportive oncology)? What is survivorship? How do these concepts apply to the NET community? What is the 1st step for patients to get supportive care? What are the most common treated-related adverse events or side effects? What are risk factors for them? (Will all patients experience all potential side effects?) What causes cancer-related fatigue (CRF)? What are some strategies to manage cancer-related fatigue? What are some strategies to manage diarrhea? What are some strategies to manage nausea? What are some strategies to manage mouth sores? What is peripheral neuropathy? When do patients experience it and what can be done to prevent it? What should patients understand about sexual health and fertility? How can psychosocial needs such as distress, anxiety, and depression be addressed and supported? For more information, please visit https://www.lacnets.org/podcast/37. For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 36: "NEN Treatments: Focus on Immunotherapy" with Dr. Jennifer Eads 39:12

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE What is immunotherapy? How effective are they for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs)? Dr. Jennifer Eads from Penn Medicine answers common questions about immunotherapy. She discusses the latest in CAR T therapy, DLL3, and vaccine therapy for NENs. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR NENS: What is immunotherapy? How does it work? How does immunotherapy differ from other treatments? When is immunotherapy used? Which neuroendocrine cancers are they used for? What are the various immunotherapy drugs used for neuroendocrine cancer and how do they work? What are immune checkpoint inhibitors? What is CAR-T therapy? What is DLL3? What is vaccine therapy? What side effects might someone have when taking immunotherapy? How does it make me look (will I lose my hair)? How will it make me feel (will I be able to work)? Does immunotherapy cause someone to be immunocompromised? What monitoring needs to be done while on immunotherapy? How do you decide when to use immunotherapy, which to use, and for what patient? What do you see as the future of immunotherapy in neuroendocrine cancer treatment? MEET DR. JENNIFER EADS, MD Dr. Jennifer Eads is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Abramson Cancer Center where she is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist focusing on the treatment of and research in patients with neuroendocrine tumors and gastroesophageal cancers. She is the Physician Lead for GI Clinical Research, overseeing the Penn GI clinical research portfolio. She is the Penn institutional principal investigator for the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG-ACRIN) and serves as the Director of the National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) for the Abramson Cancer Center. She has served as principal investigator for multiple phase I/II/III clinical trials, including as the national study chair for multiple cooperative group trials. She has served on the National Clinical Cancer Network (NCCN) neuroendocrine tumors guidelines committee, is a former member of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) Board of Directors and is currently on the Board of Scientific Advisors for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF). In 2022, she was named as the ECOG-ACRIN Young Investigator of the Year. For more information, visit lacnets.org/lacnets-podcast/36 For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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EPISODE 35 - NEN Treatments: Focus on Chemotherapy 36:38

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What is chemotherapy? When are they used for neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs)? Dr. Pamela Kunz from Yale Medicine discusses the benefits, potential side effects and latest advances in chemotherapy for NENs. She explains how it differs from other treatments for NENs and how she counsels patients as they consider chemotherapy. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT CHEMOTHERAPY FOR NENS: What is chemotherapy? How does it work? What are the chemotherapy drugs used for neuroendocrine cancer? When are they used? Which neuroendocrine cancers are they used for? How does chemotherapy differ from other treatments such as SSAs or targeted therapies (everolimus, sunitinib, cabozantinib)? What side effects might someone have when taking chemotherapy? Will my hair fall out? How might it affect my day-to-day ability to work and function? Can I live a “normal life” while taking this medication? Do any of these side effects have long-lasting effects? Would taking chemotherapy cause someone to be immunocompromised? When in one’s neuroendocrine journey might you recommend chemotherapy? Where does it fall in sequencing? How do you decide which chemotherapy medication to recommend? Can they be stopped and restarted? Can they be repeated? Can you take more than one drug in the category? Can they be taken in combination with another drug? Does taking chemotherapy preclude someone from getting another treatment in the future such as Lutathera PRRT or a clinical trial of alpha PRRT? What do you see as the future of chemotherapy in neuroendocrine cancer treatment? MEET PAMELA L. KUNZ, MD Dr. Pamela Kunz is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology at Yale School of Medicine where she also serves as the Director of the Center for GI Cancers and Division Chief of GI Medical Oncology at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. She received her medical degree from the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Her postgraduate training included a medical residency, chief residency, and oncology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Kunz is an international leader in the treatment and clinical research of patients with GI malignancies and neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). She holds several key leadership positions in the field including President Emeritus of the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, recent past Chair of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Taskforce of the NCI and standing member of FDA’s Oncology Drug Advisory Committee. She was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of JCO Oncology Advances. In addition to her focus on NETs, she is a leading voice for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine. She served as the Vice Chief of DEI for the Section of Medical Oncology at Yale School of Medicine and in 2021, she was awarded ‘Woman Oncologist of the Year’ by Women Leaders in Oncology for her work in promoting gender equity. For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 34: NET Treatments: Focus on PRRT 54:39

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What is PRRT? How is it different from the more commonly used radiation treatment? What are the possible side effects? Dr. Riham El Khouli from the University of Kentucky in Lexington discusses common questions and concerns about PRRT and shares some of the latest advances. MEET DR. RIHAM EL KHOULI, MD, PHD Associate Professor of Radiology, UK College of Medicine Chief, Division of Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging & Radiotheranostics (NM/MI&R) Director, Radiotheranostics Program University of Kentucky Dr. Riham El Khouli, MD PhD, is the director of the Radiotheranostics program and Chief of the division of NM/MI&R at the University of Kentucky and an Associate Professor of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at UK school of Medicine. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT NET TREATMENTS: 1. What is PRRT? How does it work? 2. What is theranostics and what does it mean? What are the terms radiotheranostics, radiopharmaceutical, radioligand therapy, PRRT? 3. How do you determine who is eligible for PRRT? 4. When is PRRT given in one’s treatment journey? 5. How does PRRT differ from other treatments? 6. What are the common side effects of Lutathera? a. Does Lutathera have long-lasting effects? b. Would receiving Lutathera affect one’s blood counts? c. How might Lutathera affect one’s liver function? When, if ever is there concern about liver failure? 7. How might PRRT affect my quality of life and my day-to-day ability to work and function? What is the risk and effects of radiation with receiving Lutathera? a. What precautions do I need to follow? b. Can I hug my child? Can I pet my dog? c. Would receiving Lutathera cause someone to be immunocompromised? 8. How to you decide who should get PRRT? a. What is peritoneal disease and how effective is PRRT with peritoneal disease? 9. How do you assess the response to PRRT? 10. What advances in PRRT are you most excited about? Visit https://www.lacnets.org/podcast/34. For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 33: Focus on Targeted Therapies 48:20

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE What are Targeted Therapies and how do they work? How and when would they be used in NETs? Dr. Scott Paulson from Baylor Cancer Center in Dallas discusses common questions and concerns about targeted therapies including side effects, dosing and treatment sequencing. Bonus: Dr. Paulson shares how we can learn from Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak in understanding treatment goals with NETs. MEET DR. SCOTT PAULSON Dr. Paulson is a medical oncologist and the medical director for the Neuroendocrine Research and Treatment Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas. He also serves as the co-director of the Gastrointestinal Research Program for the Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Dr. Paulson earned his medical doctorate at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He took his residency and an internship in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachuests. His fellowship was completed in medical oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Paulson is active in clinical research focused on neuroendocrine tumors as well as cancers of the pancreas, liver, esophagus, stomach, and colon. Dr. Paulson is active in clinical research focused on neuroendocrine tumors as well as cancers of the pancreas, liver, esophagus, stomach, and colon. He currently is an investigator on a clinical trial studying nab-sirolimus, a mTOR inhibitor, which is a type of targeted therapy. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT TARGETED THERAPIES FOR NETs: 1. What are targeted therapies? Are they considered chemotherapy? How do they work? 2. What are the different types of targeted therapies for NETs? 3. When and how are targeted therapies used? 4. What side effects might someone have when taking a targeted therapy? a.Can targeted therapies affect blood sugars or cause diabetes? b. Can targeted therapies cause one to be immunocompromised? c. Can targeted therapies affect one’s blood counts? 5. What is the goal of treatment with targeted therapies? (Why would one take these drugs given the potential side effects? Can the side effects be managed?) 6. How do you decide which targeted therapy to recommend for a patient? 7. Can a NET patient take more than one drug in this category? Can the medications be stopped and restarted? 8. What is your approach with dosing? 9. What is your approach with monitoring? What and how often do people need blood work? 10. Does taking a targeted therapy preclude someone from getting another treatment in the future, such as Lutathera/PRRT, or a clinical trial of alpha PRRT? BONUS: What are the latest advances in targeted therapy? What is the future of targeted therapies? For more information, please visit https://www.lacnets.org/podcast/33. For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 32: Focus on Somatostatin Analogues (SSAs) 53:52

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How do SSAs work? Should all NET patients be on one? What are the side effects? Dr. Edward Wolin from Mount Sinai Health System answers several common questions about the current and future role of somatostatin analogues in NET treatment. MEET Dr. EDWARD M. WOLIN Professor of Medicine, Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine Director, Center for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors Tisch Cancer Institute, Mount Sinai Health System Dr. Edward M. Wolin is an internationally renowned authority on neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Wolin is the Director of the Center for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai and Professor of Medicine, Medical Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The multidisciplinary Center for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors features a robust research program with clinical trials aimed at finding the most effective treatments, including immunotherapy, biologic agents, targeted radiation therapy, and new approaches in molecular imaging for diagnosis. Dr. Wolin has pioneered innovative therapies with novel somatostatin analogs, mTOR inhibitors, anti-angiogenic drugs, and peptide receptor radiotherapy. Prior to joining Mount Sinai, Dr. Wolin was Director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center. Previously, he worked for more than two decades with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he founded and directed one of the largest Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Programs in the country, and subsequently directed the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at University of Kentucky. Dr. Wolin is also the Co-Medical Director for the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation and is on the Carcinoid Cancer Research Grants Scientific Review Committee for the American Association for Cancer Research. He has published in many prestigious journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and Journal of Clinical Oncology, and is a reviewer for numerous journals, including Journal of Clinical Oncology, Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, Clinical Cancer Research, and The Lancet Oncology. During Dr. Wolin’s two decades at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, he developed a close friendship with LACNETS founder Giovanna Joyce Imbesi. Dr. Wolin was instrumental in the co-founding and development of LACNETS. LACNETS has always been very dear to his heart and he cherishes and honors the memory of Giovanna. Dr. Wolin earned his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. He completed both his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University Hospital. He was also a clinical fellow at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Wolin is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT SOMATOSTATIN ANALOGUES (SSAs) FOR NETS: 1. What are somatostatin analogues (SSAs)? How do they work? 2. When and how are SSAs used? 3. Which SSA should a patient be on? What is the difference? How do you decide? 4. How do you know if a SSA will be helpful? Should ALL NET patients be on a SSA? 5. What about patients whose tumors don’t “light up” on a DOTATATE scan? 6. How long can someone stay on a SSA? 7. What side effects may patients experience from the shot? What can patients do to prevent or manage these symptoms? How might it affect one’s day-to-day ability to work and function? Can I live a “normal life” while taking this medication? 8. If the tumor is growing does this mean the SSA did not work? Do you continue it when patients are treated with another treatment? When do you stop a SSA? 9. What is the future of SSAs? I heard there is a pill that is available in a clinical trial. Ca For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 31: (Part I) Clinical Trials - Expectations vs. Realities 35:31

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In this two-part series, we reprise “Navigating Clinical Trials: Expectations vs. Realities” with Taymeyah Al-Toubah. This was previously broadcast on August 19th, 2023, as a LACNETS monthly educational webinar. In Part 1, Taymeyah discusses clinical trial terminology, timeline, questions to ask, and misconceptions. In Part 2, Taymeyah answers questions about logistics and practical aspects of clinical trials, such as costs, response time, and follow-up. She also answers frequently asked questions about PRRT trials, including alpha trials. MEET TAYMEYAH AL-TOUBAH, MPH Taymeyah Al-Toubah is a clinical researcher, currently at Moffitt Cancer Center, who has been in the research field for 10 years. She began her career in 2013 while obtaining her bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences and psychology, working in pediatric and neonatal research at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. In 2016, she shifted her career focus to oncology, beginning with phase I trials and working in all solid tumors. She completed her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology in 2017 and focused her graduate thesis on neuroendocrine tumors. In 2018, she switched departments to focus exclusively on NETs. From 2018 – 2023, she was the primary NET coordinator in the GI department, managing all clinical trials while leading the GI team, managing the NET clinic coordination amongst the ancillary departments, and working on all retrospective and non-interventional NET research. She has worked on protocol development, database analysis, and manuscript writing, resulting in over 30 published manuscripts and presented her research at several national and international oncology and NET conferences, with oral abstracts at several ENETS and NANETS conferences. In April 2023, she formally transitioned to a new position as a project manager of the NET program, where she will continue to mentor new coordinators while working on protocol development and writing, manuscript writing, non-interventional clinical trials, and retrospective NET research. One of her first major projects will be to curate and develop a master database of all NET patients seen at her institution that will provide the basis for all future NET research to be published at Moffitt. She is currently on the board of one of the first NET patient advocacy groups in Florida (FLaNET Carcinoid Community), which kicked off alongside the Tampa Regional NANETS meeting in November 2022. She is an active member of NANETS on the Continuing Education and Symposium Planning committees. She plans to dedicate the remainder of her career to this disease and community. Her ultimate plan is to attend medical school, specialize in medical oncology, and continue to serve the academic NET community and patient base as a physician and clinical investigator. For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 31: (Part II) Clinical Trials - Expectations vs. Realities 40:33

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Episode 30: Bone & Brain Metastases in Neuroendocrine Cancer 43:40

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When and how often do NETs spread to the bones or brain? How are they found? What is the treatment? Dr. Robert Ramirez of Vanderbilt University addresses concerns surrounding bone metastases (or “mets”) as well as rare brain metastases. MEET DR. ROBERT RAMIREZ, DO, FACP Dr. Robert Ramirez is a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of thoracic and neuroendocrine malignancies and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. He then completed a hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, Tennessee and served as chief fellow. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), and the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS). He serves on the Board of Directors for NANETS as well as the Scientific Review and Research Committee. His clinical and research interests include neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and lung cancer. He has a specific interest in NETs of the lung ranging from diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine tumor cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH) and carcinoid tumors to small cell lung cancer and other high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas. He is active in clinical trial design including investigator-initiated trials. He enjoys teaching residents and fellows and has multiple publications and given many lectures for the scientific community on the topics of NETs and lung cancers. TOP TEN QUESTIONS Bone mets: 1. When and how often do NETs spread to the bones? 2. Where in the bones are tumors? What does it mean when NETs spread to the bones? How does this compare to other cancers? 3. How are bone spots found and monitored? Should they be biopsied? 4. What is the treatment for bone mets? Should I have radiation? Would radiation limit my ability to get PRRT? 5. Should I be on bone strengthening medication? Am I at higher risk for fractures (or breaking my bones) if I have NETs in the bones? 6. Do bone mets respond to PRRT? 7. Does having bone mets put me at a higher risk of MDS? Brain mets: 8. When and how often do NETs spread to the brain? Do all types of NETs have the potential to spread to the brain? 9. How are brain mets found and monitored? When should I suspect this? 10. How are brain mets treated? What does having brain mets mean for my life? *Bonus: What final words of hope do you have for the neuroendocrine cancer community? For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Episode 29: "Nutrition & Diet Considerations for NET" with Sina Teskey 45:39

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NET dietician Sina Teskey from the Medical College of Wisconsin answers common questions about diet and nutrition raised among NET patients and caregivers. She addresses special diets, food restrictions, and whether sugar “feeds” cancer. Sina also speaks to diarrhea, and digestive enzymes and shares tips on how to maintain nutrition and weight. MEET SINA TESKEY, RD, CD Sina Teskey, RD, CD received her B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2006 and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Medical College-Fairview in 2007. She has spent most of her career working with cancer and eating disorder patients. Sina practiced in the Twin Cities area for 10 years where she also spent time guest starring on a local TV show called Twin Cities Live to share nutrition advice. She moved to Milwaukee and has worked at Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin since 2018. Sina sees all patients with cancer but specializes in GI cancers and neuroendocrine tumor patients. When she’s not working, Sina is a mom to three kids and a Labrador retriever. She loves to cook and bring people together with food. Her youngest son was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2019. His cancer journey gave insight into what having cancer means to a family and has impacted her practice profoundly. Her son Milo is now 7 years old and in remission. TOP TEN QUESTIONS Is there a diet NET patients should follow? Are there foods NET patients should avoid? Some people say there are certain “trigger foods” to avoid. What CAN I eat? What diet is helpful after bowel surgery? What about pancreas surgery? Are there vitamins or supplements recommended for NET patients? What can NET patients do about diarrhea? What diet or medications might help? What can NET patients do if they struggle with a poor appetite? What can NET patients do if they are struggling to keep on or gain weight? What can NET patients do to stay hydrated? What are pancreatic enzymes and how are they taken? Who are they recommended for? What proteins can people take if they are vegetarian or vegan given soy may be a trigger for carcinoid syndrome? What do you think of alternative diets such as the keto diet or other “special diets?” Does sugar feed cancer? What about intermittent fasting? For more information, visit For more information, visit LACNETS.org .…

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Top 10 Highlights of 2023 NANETS Symposium 1:00:53

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