Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) are a relatively rare, diverse group of cancers that occur most commonly in the digestive system, small bowel, appendix, lung and pancreas. Whilst some NETs are aggressive, most are more slow growing than other malignancies, which often leads to a significant delay (up to 7 years) between first appearance of symptoms and a NET diagnosis.
The annual incidence of NETs is relatively low, but increasing, however because of prolonged survival, the relative prevalence is high.
In the West of Scotland NET Multi Disciplinary Team Meeting was established in 2014 with the aim of ensuring prompt, effective multidisciplinary decision making, thus preventing delays in the patient’s journey.
Last Updated: 10/04/2018