"Understanding Carcinoid Syndrome & GLP-1 Drugs in Neuroendocrine Tumors" with Dr. Joseph Dillon
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Carcinoid syndrome can be confusing and often difficult to diagnose. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Dillon, Endocrinologist and Director of the University of Iowa Neuroendocrine Multidisciplinary Tumor Clinic, explains what carcinoid syndrome is, how it’s diagnosed, and the various ways it can be treated. He highlights key symptoms, testing, and treatment approaches—including somatostatin analogs and telotristat—and discusses how to distinguish carcinoid syndrome from ot...
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In this episode, surgical oncologist Dr. Seth Concors of Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute discusses the role of the surgical oncologist within the multidisciplinary care team for neuroendocrine cancer. We explore what surgical oncologists do, why NET-specific experience matters, how surgical decisions are made, and what patients can expect during a surgical consultation. The conversation highlights coordination across care teams, common patient concerns, and the importance of informed decisio...
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