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UCSF Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (NEC) Patient Symposium

Sunday, October 04 at 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Add to Calendar 2026-10-04 09:00:00 2026-10-04 14:30:00 UCSF Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (NEC) Patient Symposium This hybrid patient symposium provides education and practical support for people affected by neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), their families, and caregivers. UCSF experts and patient advocates will discuss the latest in NEC diagnosis, biology, treatment, and emerging therapies, with sessions exploring neuroendocrine cancers across different organ sites, including thoracic, prostate, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The program will also address strategies for living with NEC and maximizing quality of life, with opportunities for patients, caregivers, advocates, and faculty to connect through moderated discussions, Q&A sessions, and an in-person networking lunch. Virtual attendance is also available. Registration: Visit NorCalCarciNET to register. Symposium Organizers: Aman Chauhan, MD, UCSF Josh Mailman, NorCal Carcinet Susan Plummer, Minkahz NETs Mission Emily Bergsland, MD, UCSF 1675 Owens Street Fisher Banquet Room San Francisco, CA 94158 United States View on Map Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient And Family Cancer Support Center [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public

1675 Owens Street
Fisher Banquet Room
San Francisco, CA 94158
United States

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This hybrid patient symposium provides education and practical support for people affected by neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), their families, and caregivers. UCSF experts and patient advocates will discuss the latest in NEC diagnosis, biology, treatment, and emerging therapies, with sessions exploring neuroendocrine cancers across different organ sites, including thoracic, prostate, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and Merkel cell carcinoma.

The program will also address strategies for living with NEC and maximizing quality of life, with opportunities for patients, caregivers, advocates, and faculty to connect through moderated discussions, Q&A sessions, and an in-person networking lunch. Virtual attendance is also available.

Registration: Visit NorCalCarciNET to register.

Symposium Organizers:

  • Aman Chauhan, MD, UCSF
  • Josh Mailman, NorCal Carcinet
  • Susan Plummer, Minkahz NETs Mission
  • Emily Bergsland, MD, UCSF