Resources and support
It can be difficult to cope with a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) and its treatment. People often think they have an idea of what having cancer is like, but NETs are different from other cancers.
Treatment can last for months or even years, and you may have ongoing symptoms that are difficult to control, and that other people don’t understand.
There is information here about some of the organisations that can help you cope. And some books and videos that other people have found helpful.
Cancer Research UK information and support
Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world outside the USA. We fund research on all aspects of cancer from its causes to prevention and treatment.
We are committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer. As well as looking at the information on this website you can call our nurse freephone helpline on 0808 800 4040. They are available from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Or you can send them a question online.
Cancer Chat is our online forum where you can share experiences.
Support organisations
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK is a UK wide charity providing support and information to those affected by neuroendocrine cancer. They also have a helpline.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that gives practical, medical and financial support to people with cancer in the UK. Its helpline gives guidance on cancer and advice on benefits. It also publishes booklets about cancer and treatments. Information is available in other languages.
Freephone: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm)
Contact email form
Insulinoma Support Network
The Insulinoma Support Network is a UK organisation that raises awareness and provides information about a type of neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas called insulinoma.
There is a private online group where you can meet other people with insulinoma. And an online form if you want to get in touch.
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is an American organisation that encourages and supports education and research on carcinoid and related neuroendocrine cancers.
Its website has information about diagnosis and treatment, videos and online support groups.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the US organisation for cancer research. It has information about all types of cancer.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
The ACS provides information and support for people affected by cancer. As it is an American website, not all the information is relevant for a UK audience.
Books and leaflets
You can find a list of books about cancer, treatment, and living with cancer on our general reading list. These books and factsheets cover many aspects of cancer and its treatment.
Healthtalk.org
Provides free, reliable information about health issues including mental health, by sharing people's real-life experiences.
NHS website
For general health advice and information.
