# Neuroendocrine Cancer Day: The Cancer Hiding in Plain Sight

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- Published: 2026-11-06T13:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of Neuroendocrine Cancer Day
on 10 November, [NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia](https://neuroendocrine.org.au/)(
NECA) is calling on Australians to recognise the symptoms of neuroendocrine cancer
and help fund essential patient support services.

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Neuroendocrine cancer is Australia’s seventh most prevalent cancer, yet awareness
remains low. Symptoms such as persistent diarrhoea, flushing and unexplained abdominal
pain can resemble more common conditions, contributing to delayed or missed diagnoses.

"Neuroendocrine cancer is often mistaken for menopause, irritable bowel syndrome
or other common conditions, so people can go months or even years without the right
diagnosis," said Meredith Cummins, NECA CEO and recent recipient of the Health and
Social Services Government Relations Practitioner of the Year award.

"Neuroendocrine Cancer Day is about helping Australians recognise the signs, and
making sure they know they don’t have to navigate this alone."

**Supporting Australians Wherever They Live**

NECA relies on philanthropy and community donations to provide free specialist support
to Australians living with neuroendocrine cancer, a community of more than 31,000
people.

Its national telehealth services include specialist NET Nurses, counselling and 
dietitian support, helping patients, carers and families access informed guidance
regardless of location.

And demand for these services is growing, with patient contacts up 49% in 2025/26,
including a 32% rise in new patients.

For Manuela, a patient from NSW, having access to a specialist NET Nurse provides
reassurance.

"It is comforting to know that I can just dial a number and someone on the other
end may have the answer that I need right away."

**How Australians Can Help**

With Government funding for these services ending in June 2027, NECA is encouraging
Australians this Neuroendocrine Cancer Day to raise awareness and donate to help
sustain its specialist services.

Donations made from 7–10 November will be matched by the Norman Family Trust, doubling
their impact.

"Every donation helps us continue providing specialist support to people who might
otherwise struggle to access it, particularly those in regional and remote communities,"
said Cummins.

To donate or get involved, visit [https://fundraise.neuroendocrine.org.au/event/ncd-2026/](https://fundraise.neuroendocrine.org.au/event/ncd-2026/)

**About NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia**

NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia is the only Australian not-for-profit charity dedicated
to supporting people affected by neuroendocrine cancers. NECA provides specialist
nurse support, education, advocacy and research funding to improve awareness, earlier
diagnosis and patient outcomes across Australia.

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