Pancreatic NETs
NETs in the Pancreas
Although "GEP-NET" is sometimes used as a catch-all term, the location of your NET can matter. Because of this, you may frequently see some other terms used to describe a NET, depending on its location.
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
A pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, sometimes abbreviated as pNET, is a type of neuroendocrine cancer that starts in the neuroendocrine cells of the pancreas, called islet cells.
A pNET is different from other cancers of the pancreas because, like other NETs, it forms from the cells of your neuroendocrine system.
Located in the abdomen, the pancreas makes hormones such as insulin. It also produces pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion.
What you should know
Although rare, some pNETs are caused by certain hereditary syndromes
Like other NETs, they are often slow growing and hard to diagnose