A Day of Education and Connection: Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation’s Regional Patient Conference in Tucson Arizona

On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation held a Regional Neuroendocrine Patient Educational Event in Tucson, Arizona. Seventy-five members of the Neuroendocrine Cancer community, including patients, caregivers, expert speakers and advocacy representatives, gathered for an afternoon dedicated to learning, connection and hope.

The event featured an inspiring story from someone living with Neuroendocrine Tumors (NET) and seven educational presentations covering key topics, including surgery, liver-directed therapy, systemic therapy, PRRT, nursing perspectives, and clinical trials. These sessions were followed by a 50-minute Q&A with a distinguished panel of NET experts, allowing attendees to ask questions and gain valuable insights.

Beyond the presentations, the event provided an incredible opportunity for NET patients and caregivers to connect with others who truly understand their journey. We heard from many who felt inspired, empowered, and in great company. The event highlighted the importance of community, knowledge, and the collective efforts of those dedicated to improving neuroendocrine cancer care and outcomes.

A special thank you to NANETS, who held their Regional Educational Event, for inviting us to share their conference space and expert speakers. They presented comprehensive information about neuroendocrine cancer to medical professionals. Be sure to share NANETS.net with your doctors so they have an opportunity to learn more about the intricacies of NET.

The message of the day was clear: that we continue to move forward with hope, knowing that many brilliant minds are working diligently and collaboratively for those affected by Neuroendocrine Cancer.

A special thanks to our host and co-moderator, Dr. Junaid Arshad, and the UACC Team. Also, thanks to Dr. Aman Chauhan and Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero, who joined the Q&A panel.

We are grateful for our 8 wonderful speakers:

Kimberly, NET patient
Bassam Sonbol, MD, Medical Oncologist; Mayo Clinic Phoenix
Gagandeep Singh, MD, Surgical Oncologist; City of Hope Phoenix
Gregory Woodhead, MD, PhD, Interventional Radiologist, University of Arizona Cancer Center
Heloisa Soares, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist; Huntsman Cancer Institute
Holly Thompson, MD, MPH, Nuclear Medicine; University of Arizona Cancer Center
Linda Moe, RN, University of Arizona Cancer Center
Pamela Kunz, MD, Medical Oncologist; Yale Cancer Center

And two additional guest panelists:

Aman Chauhan, MD, Medical Oncologist, Sylvester Cancer Center, University of Miami
Jaydira Del Rivero, MD, Medical Oncologist and Endocrinologist, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health