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ea0068p30 | Abstracts | UKINETS2019

Nutrition in patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic (GEP) neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) and NETs of unknown primary

Batchelor Emily , Gibson Katie , Wall Lucy

Background: Patients with low grade GI tract (GEP) neuroendocrine tumours and low grade neuroendocrine tumours of unknown primary (LG NETs) often live for many years even in the context of advanced disease. Their nutritional status is important to maintain wellbeing. Both the tumour and its treatment can potentially affect nutritional status.Method: Patients attending routine follow up appointments with the NET team in Edinburgh were invited to participa...