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Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors in the Appendix
Source: Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 20, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
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Treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) neuroendocrine tumors in the appendix may include:
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Surgery (resection) to remove the right side of the colon including the appendix. Nearby lymph nodes are also removed.
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