Abstract:IntroductionTreatments available to patients with neuroendocrine tumours(NETs) have been studied for their effect on tumour progression and carcinoid syndrome. However, there is minimal evidence on gastrointestinal (GI) symptom burden and its impact on quality of life (QoL). We aimed to determine whether patients with NETs receiving treatment experience GI symptoms, and to explore the impact that these symptoms have on QoL.MethodsA prospective cohort of 46 patients with histologically confirmed NET visiting en… Show more
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