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How is neuroendocrine cancer found?

Donna's cancer was found by chance during routine tests after a hysterectomy, not because she had symptoms. This is common for neuroendocrine tumours, which often grow slowly and can be hard to diagnose. They can appear in many parts of the body, making early detection tricky without specific screening.

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