Neuroendocrine tumour (NET) unit
Overview
The neuroendocrine tumour (NET) unit at the Royal Free Hospital has an international reputation for the management of neuroendocrine tumour patients. In 2010 it was the first UK centre to be awarded European Centre of Excellence. It currently receives 12-20 new referrals per month (144-240 per year) and has an active patient cohort of over 1,500 patients. We receive referrals from across the UK as well as from abroad, and we are the designated centre for NETs within the North London Cancer Network.
The aim of the Royal Free Hospital neuroendocrine tumour group is to provide optimal management for patients with neuroendocrine tumours, taking into account how the tumour affects each individual. We work within a multidisciplinary team and aim to enhance the prospects for treatment by a combination of clinical and laboratory research.
The RFH NET unit and oncology department conducts a number of clinical and basic science research trials relating to the treatment of and the pathogenesis of NET development. The NET unit clinicians and researchers collaborate with clinicians and research staff in the UK and abroad. The clinical lead and head of the neuroendocrine unit is Professor Martyn Caplin.
Contact
Do you have an appointment?
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Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QGThe neuroendocrine tumour unit office is on the 8th floor (8 South), in the centre for gastroenterology.
Referrals
Referral details
From Tuesday 3rd January 2017, all referrers will need to provide a completed referral proforma to the NET Unit.
These should be completed electronically, ensuring all marked mandatory fields are filled in appropriately, and sent via email to rf.netreferrals@nhs.net. Please get in touch via this email if you require a copy of the referral proforma. Emails are managed on a daily basis by the team.
The Team
Consultant
Professor Martyn Caplin
Professor of gastroenterology and neuroendocrine tumours, consultant gastroenterologist
PA/secretary phone number: 020 7830 2867
PA/secretary email address: rf.netadmin@nhs.net
Fax: 020 7472 6728
Private practice phone number: 07495 839 886
Dr Daniel Krell
Consultant medical oncologist
Email address: danielkrell@nhs.net
PA/secretary phone number: 020 7794 0500 ext 38364/020 8216 4359
PA/secretary email address: kdavis2@nhs.net
Fax: 020 8216 4409
Private practice phone number: 020 7317 2680
Private practice email address: zhowardsmith@theloc.com
Dr Christos Toumpanakis
Consultant in gastroenterology and neuroendocrine tumours
Email address: c.toumpanakis@nhs.net
PA/secretary phone number: 020 7830 2867
PA/secretary email address: rf.netadmin@nhs.net
Fax: 020 7431 5261
Nursing team
Philippa Davies
Lead nurse for neuroendocrine tumours
Email address: rf.netnurses@nhs.net
Jorge Garcia-Hernandez
NET patient coordinator and medical statistician
Email address: jorge.garcia-hernandez@nhs.net
Miss Aisling McSweeney
Clinical nurse specialist, neuroendocrine tumours
Phone number: 020 7830 2458
Email address: aisling.mcsweeney@nhs.net
Fax: 020 7472 6728
Elizabeth Quaglia
Clinical nurse specialist
Phone number: 020 7830 2458
Email address: elizabeth.quaglia@nhs.net
Fax: 020 7472 6728
Patient leaflets
Read our patient leaflets and publications
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Food and neuroendocrine tumours
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