Provider Resources
Think NENs Educational Program for Primary Care
A Free, Expert-Led Resource for Primary Care Physicians
The International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance (INCA) is proud to present the Think NENs Global Educational Program specifically designed for primary care physicians. This comprehensive program offers valuable insights into neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN) diagnosis and patient management.
Program Highlights
- Expert-Led Content: Developed under the guidance of Prof. Dermot O'Toole with contributions from world-renowned NEN specialists including Dr. Thorvardur Halfdanarson, Prof. Emily Bergsland, and Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero
- Focused Learning: Core module featuring 3 videos with concise knowledge delivered through Q&A sessions between primary care physicians and NEN experts
- Supplementary Training: 13 additional videos covering common NEN types, treatment impacts, and genetic NENs
- Continuing Education: Earn 1 UEMS-EACCME® credit upon completion of the main module exam
- Completely Free: All materials available at no cost
Access the Program
Visit the e-learning platform: https://thinknensinprimarycare.incalliance.org/
Why This Matters
Early detection and proper management of neuroendocrine neoplasms can significantly improve patient outcomes. By enhancing knowledge in primary care settings, we can make a meaningful difference for NEN patients.
Knowledge saves lives. Join us in advancing NEN education for primary care physicians.
This program is proudly endorsed by the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) as part of our commitment to advancing medical education and improving patient care.
NANETS Mentorship Program
NANETS' Mentorship Program is a key component of our Society's long-term strategy for attracting, developing, and advancing early-career medical professionals. It is also a great opportunity for experienced NET medical professionals to "pay it forward" by shepherding early-career professionals. The program is developed and facilitated by NANETS Mentoring and Early Career Development Committee, which is committed to facilitating positive and productive mentoring relationships between seasoned NET medical professionals and early careerists, and advancing NANETS' mission of improving outcomes for patients with neuroendocrine tumors through multidisciplinary medical education, NET related medical research, publication of guidelines and the exchange of knowledge and innovation.
Mentors and mentees are paired for one year, and we are currently seeking members to fill the 2023/2024 program. If you are interested, please complete the Mentorship Application Form and submit it by no later than December 31. NANETS' Mentoring and Early Career Development Committee will review all entries and notify people of their mentor/mentee assignments in early spring 2023.
Dr. Michael Soulen, University of Pennsylvania, receives the Distinguished Mentor Award at the 2023 annual NET Medical Symposium in Washington, DC.
Women in NETs Resource Page
Welcome
NANETS' Women in NETs initiative is a collaboration of the Membership & Diversity Committee and the Mentoring & Early Career Development Committee. Our goal is to support our female colleagues in NETs and the larger professional medical community through education, networking and offering insightful and informational programming at our annual symposium and other venues.
If you are attending the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting, be sure to see the presentation by Coral Olazagasti, MD, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, U Miami. Her abstract, 'Assessing gender disparities in oncology: Less talk, more action,' arose from her experiences when she moved from her native Puerto Rico to New York for her residency.
ASCO SESSION TITLE: Assessing gender disparities in oncology: Less talk, more action.
ABSTRACT NUMBER: 9011
IF YOU MISSED THE 2023 WOMEN IN NETS LUNCHEON IN MONTREAL,
LISTEN TO THIS!
We were so fortunate to chat with Dr. Chagpar in advance of her remarkable presentation at the second annual Women in NETs Luncheon, which took place during the 2023 NET Medical Symposium in Montreal: "Negotiation 101: How to Grow the Pie and Get Your Fair Share."
Listen to our pre-conference interview with Dr. Chagpar here.
The complete recording of the program will be available soon to all those who registered for the Symposium.
NANETS Welcomes Dr. Anees Chagpar as the speaker for 2023 Women In NETs Luncheon
12:30 - 1:20 pm EDT, on Friday, October 6 at the
NET Medical Symposium in Montreal.
Dr. Anees Chagpar will be the keynote speaker for the second annual Women in NETs Luncheon, held at the 2023 NET Medical Symposium in Montreal.Dr. Chapgar is a full Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. Born and raised in Canada, she completed her BSc in Honors Biochemistry and MD with Honors in Research at the University of Alberta, and her general surgery residency training and MSc at the University of Saskatchewan. (Read full profile here.)
The Inaugural Women in NETs Program was held
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
featuring an inspiring presentation
by Pamela L. Kunz, MD, Yale School of Medicine
Finding my voice and becoming an advocate for gender equity in medicine
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Resources
Click above to see the resources Dr. Kunz mentioned in her talk.
Announcements and Updates
Careers in Medicine are Disproportionally Difficult for Women and Minorities: We Must Create a Sense of Community and Representation
November 3, 2021
Jaydira Del Rivero, MD, and Fatima Karzai, MD
In their recent editorial published in the ASCO Daily News, co-authors Jaydira del Rivero, MD, PhD, and Fatima Karzai, MD, draw attention to the continued disparities and lack of inclusivity for women and minorities in the field of medicine.
The article raises important questions that need to be addressed in order for the medical profession to successfully eradicate unconscious biases and foster a more equitable environment. We wanted to hear more from Drs. del Rivero and Karzai on the topic. So NANETS interiewed them, and here's some of what they had to say:
NCI-NIH Leaders at Forefront of Conversation Around Inclusion and Representation in Medical Careers
In their recent editorial published in the ASCO Daily News (Nov.3), co-authors Jaydira del Rivero, MD, PhD, and Fatima Karzai, MD, draw attention to the continued disparities and lack of inclusivity for women and minorities in the field of medicine.
The article raises important questions that need to be addressed in order for the medical profession to successfully eradicate unconscious biases and foster a more equitable environment. We wanted to hear more from Drs. del Rivero and Karzai on the topic. So NANETS interiewed them, and here's some of what they had to say:
Q: Why do you think it is taking so long for the medical profession to address gender and racial disparities and unconscious biases?
Dr. Karzai: "One of the first things we need to acknowledge is that a lot of people don't consider this an issue. Recently, with social movements, social media - and the COVID 19 pandemic - these issues have come to the surface more. And we really need to focus on underrepresented minorities and women in academia. I think that, in the past, these issues were in people's minds, but not seriously acted upon."
Dr. del Rivero: "We've known about these issues for years, but we've failed to acknowledge them. I think, with the recent violence, followed by the pandemic...we are now acknowledging these issues, and we need to find solutions to see how we can improve the situation. And, this is just my opinon, but I feel that, in order to make changes, there have to be programs in every institution and we need to be held accountable. But we also need to make sure leadership is held accountable and that we have transparency. Once we know we have these things in place, we can then feel like, 'Ok, we have a responsiblity to make those changes.' Expanding diversity and inclusion programs must be supported and implemented. Sometimes one of the setbacks is a lack of resources...this is another thing we address in our editorial."
Q: What can institutions do - in the short term - to counteract the negative impact COVID -19 has had on the careers and advancement of women and minorities in the medical profession?
Dr. Karzai: First, I think there need to be programs that actually ensure women and minorities have the opportunitiy to become part of leadership and other high profile jobs, in order for us to see them on a level that perhaps is not present in medicine currently. The other thing is providing some type of support for women and minorities during these times to be able to publish, to have some type of avaiablity or extra time to pursue tenure or promotions...there has to be some type of timeline that is extended and gives people more opportunities to expand their careers.A lot of what we've written about and noticed is that women and underrepresented minorities have many roles, in both the home and in academic institutions. So, there really is a paucity of time. We need to address other social issues, too, like childcare."
Dr. del Rivero: During the pandemic, a lot of the household responsibilities fell to women...which was very stressful and definitely impacted all women in general, who wanted to pursue a career in science. I think that having programs implemented for those types of situations will be important going forward. Also, in terms of having successful grants - and extending those grants - this is something we need to pay a lot more attention to. Having programs in place that can help in those situations is very important. This is also important at the levels of leadership and mentorship, having programs and courses...I think that is where change needs to start."
We will share a video of the full interview on NANETS' website and on social media in the coming week. We invite you to tune in and share your thoughts with us on this topic through social media. We'd love to hear what types of programs and initiatves are being implemented at your institution to combat racial, gender and cultural inequities in the medical field.
Read the ASCO Editorial
COVID-19 Resource Page
NANETS provides this resource page as a service to the NET medical community. Given the rapidly changing nature of this public health emergency, new or different information may emerge following the posting of information on this site. We welcome resource tools, new data and relevant information we can share here. Please send resources to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Our sincerest thanks to all of the medical professionals on the front lines of this disease. Our NET medical providers and the patients you care for are in our thoughts every day.
NANETS’ Position Statement: COVID-19 Vaccination for NEN Patients
A growing body of evidence suggests that patients with cancer have an increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection and related complications. As such, NANETS supports the plan for COVID-19 vaccination for patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs), including well differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs).
Read the full position statement here.
Click here for COVID-19 resources for patients, families and caregivers
Resources for NET Medical Providers
The Panel Discussion on NET Patient Care in the Era of COVID-19 was held Thursday, April 2, 2020, 8:00 - 9:15 pm ET. Discussion focused on key areas of importance to medical professionals and their patients, with recommendations from leading members of the NET medical community. Thank you to our panelists: Pamela L. Kunz, MD, University School of Medicine; Daniel Halperin, MD, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; James Howe, MD, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine; and Emily Bergsland, MD, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.
Developed by NET specialists, this is the companion document to the April 2 panel discussion among NET providers. This piece is also being published in Pancreas.
Links to COVID-19 Resources for Medical Providers
COVID-19 Provider & Practice Information
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
ASTRO Guidelines for Radiation
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
COVID-19 Imaging, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Treatment Information
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Society for Interventional Radiology
COVID-19 Surgical Guidelines
Society for Surgical Oncology (SSO)
COVID-19 Guidance for Cancer Researchers
Resources for NET Patients, Families and Caregivers
Recording Available: Panel Discussion for Patients, Families and Caregivers
NANETS hosted a special online program for NET patients, families and caregivers, "COVID-19 Information for Patients and Caregivers" on April 23, 2020.
A panel of NET specialists engaged in an open conversation with NET specialists, and the NET patient community, about the unique treatment decisions NET patients and caregivers face during this COVID-19 crisis.
Companion Guide Available for Download
We are pleased to provide this general guidance for patients, their families and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This should not be considered definitive and may vary depending on the clinical situation and prevailing local conditions. As with any medical information, all medical decisions must be made after consultation with your own health care providers.
Links to Patient Organizations and Resources
American Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Support (AMENSupport)
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
Center to Advance Palliative Care
Ipsen Somatuline Home Injection Program
Los Angeles Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (LACNETS)
Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network (NCAN)
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF)
Novartis Sandostatin Home Injection Program
UCSF Meri Center for Education and Palliative Care at Mt Zion
Research and Clinical Trials Related to COVID-19
General Information and Guidelines for COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Infectious Disease Society of America
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
World Health Organization (WHO)
State Guidelines
Find your State Department of Health for information and guidelines specific to your state.
Disclaimer
Content posted herein is for informational purposes for health care providers. It does not constitute definitive medical or legal advice nor endorsement of any specific course of diagnosis, treatment of management of COVID-19. Given the rapidly changing nature of this public health emergency, new or different information may emerge following the posting of information on this site. NANETS assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of this information or for any errors or omissions. NANETS provides this information on an “as is” basis, and makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the information.