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Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors in the Stomach

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 stomach may include:

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Endoscopic surgery (resection) for small tumors.

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Surgery (resection) to remove part or all of the stomach. Nearby lymph nodes for larger tumors, tumors that grow deep into the stomach wall, or tumors that are growing and spreading quickly may also be removed.

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For patients with GI neuroendocrine tumors in the stomach and MEN1 syndrome, treatment may also include:

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Surgery (resection) to remove tumors in the duodenum (first part of the small intestine, that connects to the stomach).

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Hormone therapy.

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