5. Introduction： Navigating Treatment Decisions • Dr. Andrew Hendifar and Mary Donlevy
In this segment from the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation’s 2026 Virtual Annual Patient Conference, Lisa Yen is joined by co-moderators Mary Donlevy and Dr. Andrew Hendifar to introduce the next section of the program: Navigating Surgery and Local Regional Therapies. Mary Donlevy shares why having a neuroendocrine cancer specialist on your care team is one of the most important recommendations for patients, even when working with a trusted local oncologist. Dr. Hendifar explains what multidisciplinary care means, including how specialists such as surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and other experts work together through tumor boards and collaborative discussion to guide patient care. This segment also introduces the upcoming presentations on navigating surgery and liver-directed therapy, highlighting the importance of expert input, individualized treatment planning, and team-based care for people living with neuroendocrine cancer. Learn more about the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation and access patient resources at www.NCF.net.
In this segment from the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation’s 2026 Virtual Annual Patient Conference, Lisa Yen is joined by co-moderators Mary Donlevy and Dr. Andrew Hendifar to introduce the next section of the program: Navigating Surgery and Local Regional Therapies. Mary Donlevy shares why having a neuroendocrine cancer specialist on your care team is one of the most important recommendations for patients, even when working with a trusted local oncologist. Dr. Hendifar explains what multidisciplinary care means, including how specialists such as surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and other experts work together through tumor boards and collaborative discussion to guide patient care. This segment also introduces the upcoming presentations on navigating surgery and liver-directed therapy, highlighting the importance of expert input, individualized treatment planning, and team-based care for people living with neuroendocrine cancer. Learn more about the Neuroendocrine Cancer Foundation and access patient resources at www.NCF.net.