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2026 Neuroendocrine Cancer Conference Highlights



ABOUT

Watch the Virtual 2026 Neuroendocrine Cancer Patient Conference, a free online event designed for individuals living with neuroendocrine cancer, as well as caregivers and families seeking trusted, expert-led information.


The 2026 theme, Navigating a Changing Neuroendocrine Cancer Landscape, reflected the rapid advances in neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis, treatment options, and patient care.


What the Conference Covered


The conference featured expert-led education on key topics in neuroendocrine cancer care, including:


  • Understanding your neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis

  • Overview of treatment options, including systemic and liver-directed therapies

  • Managing treatment side effects

  • The role of imaging and scans in monitoring disease

  • When and how to consider surgery and clinical trials

  • Key insights to help you navigate complex care decisions


What the Conference Featured


The program brought together:


  • 19 leading NET experts sharing practical, patient-centered insights

  • Real patient stories offering perspective and connection

  • Expert panel discussions on supportive care and treatment decision-making

  • Q & A sessions where specialists answered questions from the community

  • A fully virtual format that allows viewers to pause, rewind, and replay sessions


This conference is designed to help patients and caregivers feel more informed, empowered, and confident as they navigate life with neuroendocrine cancer.



RECORDING


Explore the conference recordings below, featuring presentations, panel discussions, patient stories, and expert Q&A sessions covering key topics in neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis, treatment, symptom management, imaging, surgery, liver-directed therapy, PRRT, clinical trials, and supportive care.


These recordings are intended to provide education and support for patients, caregivers, families, advocates, and healthcare professionals seeking to better understand the evolving neuroendocrine cancer landscape.

Conference Recording


Understanding Neuroendocrine Cancer: What to Know About My Cancer?

Dr. Udhayvir Grewal, Emory Winship Cancer Institute



Navigating Scans

Dr. Delphine Chen, Fred Hutch CancerĀ Center



Patient & Caregiver Journey • Sara & Quintin Share Their Story




Panel Discussion (1): Navigating Supportive Care


Moderator: Dr. Daneng Li, City of Hope

Panelists:

Dr. Chandana Banerjee, City of HopeĀ 

Shelia Lindsay, NP, UCSF

Victoria Ramirez, LCSW,Ā  USC



Navigating Surgery

Dr. Julie Hallet, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center




Navigating Liver-Directed Therapy

Dr. Michael Soulen, Penn Medicine




Introduction: Navigating Treatments



Navigating SSAs and Chemotherapy

Dr. Guillaume Pegna, Oregon Health & Science University




Navigating Targeted Therapies and PRRT

Dr. Jennifer Chan, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute




Navigating Clinical Trials

Dr. Thorvardur Halfdanarson, Mayo Clinic




Navigating Treatment Sequencing

Dr. Pamela Kunz, Yale Medicine




Navigating Treatment Side Effects

Dr. Jason Starr, Mayo Clinic




Panel Discussion (2) - Navigating Treatment Decisions


Moderator:

Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero, National Cancer Institute

Panelists:

  • Chandrikha Chandrasekharan, MD Anderson Cancer Center

  • Dr. Callisia Clarke, Medical College of Wisconsin

  • Dr. Erik Mittra, Oregon Health & Science University



Patient Journey • Katie Shares Her Story




Q&A with Experts


Panel #1: Ā 

  • Dr. Chandrikha Chandrasekharan, MD Anderson Cancer Center

  • Dr. Delphine Chen, Fred Hutch Cancer Center

  • Dr. Pamela Kunz, Yale Medicine

  • Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero, National Cancer Institute

  • Dr. Jason Starr, Mayo Clinic


Panel #2:

  • Dr. Michael Soulen, Penn Medicine

  • Dr. Thorvardur Halfdanarson, Mayo Clinic

  • Dr. Jennifer Chan, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  • Dr. Udhayvir Grewal, Emory Winship Cancer Institute





The opinions expressed by the guest presenters, as well as the questions asked by the audience, have not been created or suggested by NCF or the sponsors of this program. NCF does not endorse or promote any of the views, opinions or information provided in this presentation. Audience members should not rely solely on the opinions or information expressed by the guest presenter and should seek guidance and direction from their own medical advisors regarding any choices they make about their health or treatments.


Ā Ā THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS






NEUROENDOCRINE CANCER FOUNDATION
 
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 370466
DENVER, CO 80237

info@ncf.net
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