Medical Name(s)

Neuroendocrine tumor

Alternate Name(s)

Carcinoid; pancreatic NET

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) secrete peptides and amines. Their resistance to standard chemo spurs study of targeted kinase inhibitors that may preserve hair.

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