Treatment is tailored to each patient's tumor type, location, grade, stage, symptoms, and overall health.
Surgery
Surgery is often the preferred treatment when the tumor can be removed completely. Surgical approaches may be used for both localized tumors and selected metastatic disease.
Somatostatin Analogs
These medications can help control hormone-related symptoms and may slow tumor growth in certain patients.
Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapies attack specific molecular pathways that help cancer cells grow and survive.
Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)
PRRT is an advanced treatment that delivers targeted radiation directly to neuroendocrine tumor cells while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy may be recommended for certain aggressive or advanced neuroendocrine tumors.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy may be used to treat specific tumors or help relieve symptoms caused by metastatic disease.
Liver-Directed Therapies
For patients whose cancer has spread to the liver, specialized procedures may help control disease and reduce symptoms.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials provide access to promising new treatments and may be an option for eligible patients.
Why Choose the GW Cancer Center for Neuroendocrine Tumor Care?
Neuroendocrine tumors require specialized expertise because they can arise in different organs and behave in unique ways. At the GW Cancer Center, patients benefit from a multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, and supportive care specialists working together to develop individualized treatment plans.
Our patients have access to:
- Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation
- Personalized treatment recommendations
- Advanced imaging technologies
- Innovative targeted therapies
- Clinical trial opportunities
- Supportive care services for patients and families
- Coordinated, multidisciplinary cancer care
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If you have been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor or would like a second opinion, the specialists at the GW Cancer Center are here to help. Our team works closely with patients and families to develop personalized treatment plans and provide compassionate care throughout every stage of treatment and survivorship.
