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Source: Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 20, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Hormone therapy
Treatment for carcinoid syndrome may also be needed.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Targeted therapy
Treatment for gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up care may be needed.
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