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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

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For patients · General Information About Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

For patients · Stages of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

The plan for cancer treatment depends on where the NET is found in the pancreas and whether it has spread.

For patients · Stages of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Pancreatic NETs can recur (come back) after they have been treated.

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Treatment Option Overview

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Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for patients with pancreatic NETs.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

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Surgery

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Chemotherapy

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Hormone therapy

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Hepatic arterial occlusion or chemoembolization

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Targeted therapy

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Supportive care

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors may cause side effects.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Follow-up tests may be needed.

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Treatment of Gastrinoma

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Treatment of Insulinoma

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Treatment of Glucagonoma

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Treatment of Other Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

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Treatment of Recurrent or Progressive Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)

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