Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
About two percent of pancreatic cancer patients have a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET). PNET treatment is different from other types of pancreatic cancer. Learn more about PNET from survivors of this type of cancer.
17 Articles
![Pancreatic cancer patient Lalenya Robertson and her husband](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lalenya-Robertson-template.jpg)
A Life-Changing Diagnosis: My PNET
Lalenya Robertson’s stomach problems were a mystery until she mentioned family members’ pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis. Diagnosis: PNET.
![Pablo Rodriguez y su familia](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pablo-Rodriguez-y-familia.jpg)
A Two-Part Journey, So Far
Three years after surgery to remove a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor from the tail of his pancreas, Pablo Rodriguez was shocked to discover the cancer had returned.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Burt Rosen and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Burt-Rosen-and-fam-crop-v2.jpg)
Learning All I Can About PNET
Burt Rosen received a double whammy diagnosis of PNET and kidney cancer, but he’s determined to learn as much as he can about his disease.
![pancreatic cancer patient Robin Schroeder](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Robin-Schroeder-v2.jpg)
Changing My Life for the Better
Robin Schroeder was an avid runner before her pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis. Now she’s back competing in half-marathons.
![Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patient Robert Girdwain and his wife](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Robert-Girdwain.jpg)
Facing Ongoing Treatment for PNET
An inspiring story of faith about patient Robert Girdwain who is facing ongoing treatment for his PNET (pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor). Learn more here.
![Abby Pezzulo and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Abby-Pezzulo.jpg)
Tomorrow Is a New Day
Abby Pezzulo was an active young working mother when she was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
![pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patient Lisa Tayman and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lisa-Tayman.jpg)
An Unexpected Diagnosis of PNET
Lisa Tayman was surprised to discover that the shoulder pain she had was from a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
![Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patient Randi C. Ervin](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Randi-C-Ervin.jpg)
A Life-Saving, Life-Changing Diagnosis
Randi C. Ervin’s primary care doctor suspected she had something more than prediabetes. Testing showed pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.
![PNET patient Jason McMurtrie](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jason-McMurtrie.jpg)
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Caught By Chance
When Jason McMurtrie found out he had a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor he chose laparoscopic surgery; now he’s back traveling with his wife.
![pancreatic cancer survivor Angella Dixon-Watson and her family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Angella-Dixon-Watson.jpg)
Gift of Another Breath
Angella Dixon-Watson is grateful for her treatment team and the support of her family as she faced pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.
![Pancreatic cancer patient Barbara Washburn](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Barbara-Washburn-v2.jpg)
A Heart Scan Finds Pancreatic Cancer
Barbara Washburn went for a heart scan because of a family history of heart disease. She never expected the scan to find neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer!
![Pancreatic cancer patient Amy Zaterman and her husband Sean Seltzer](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Amy-Zaterman.jpg)
Planning for My Future
When diagnosed with Stage IV PNET at the age of 30, Amy Zaterman found a doctor who believed in her and didn’t give up. Learn more about her inspiring story.
![pancreatic cancer survivor Tom Bajoras and his wife](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Tom-Bajoras.jpg)
Where Sorrow and Joy Meet
Musician and producer Tom Bajoras has focused on the sorrow, joy, and beauty of life as he fights PNET with standard and new treatments.
![long-term survivor Tom Dinwiddie and his wife, and their pets](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Tom-Dinwiddie.jpg)
After Surviving Pancreatic Cancer, a Moral Obligation to Share
Tom Dinwiddie knew he needed surgery to survive stage IV neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer; he got a new protocol of treatment before surgery.
![long-term pancreatic cancer survivor Lisa Beckendorf and family](https://letswinpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Lisa-Beckendorf.jpg)
Surviving a Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Lisa Beckendorf was suprised to find out that the cause of her digestive troubles was a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET).
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