Kathleen Patterson-Morano Foundation

We have taken the first steps in forming the Kathleen Patterson-Morano Foundation. The purpose of the Foundation is to disseminate information and work toward a cure for Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET)- Please visit our new website at www.NETCancer.net

Groups Discussing Neuroendricine Cancer

Follow this LINK for a list of online discussions on neuroendocrine cancer.

What is neuroendocrine cancer?

Neuroendocrine tumors are a rare type of cancer that starts in the neuroendocrine system – where the nervous and endocrine systems work together. Though slow-growing, these tumors can be difficult to diagnose and eventually become life-threatening.

If the tumor produces symptoms – such as flushing of the face, sweating and diarrhea – then they are usually called carcinoid tumors. These are neuroendocrine tumors that produce symptoms as a result of hormones they secrete into the blood stream.

What are the signs and symptoms of neuroendocrine cancer?
Because the neuroendocrine system is highly distributed, this type of cancer can create a variety of signs and symptoms. In many cases, these tumors secrete excessive amounts of different hormones, which cause a range of symptoms. Some of the tumors are distinctive and originate in a particular site in the body. Others are not as easy to classify because they may or may not have “neuroendocrine features.”

--Source: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Welcome to Kathe's Blog

Welcome! This Blog is designed as a mechanism to follow the details and mark our progress as we help through volunteer efforts to find a cure for Neuroendocrine Cancer. We will pick up the fight that Kathe started to end this insidious disease.