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Supportive care
Source: Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 7, 2022 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview / The following types of treatment are used:
Supportive care is given to lessen the problems caused by the disease or its treatment. Supportive care for pancreatic NETs may include treatment for the following:
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Stomach ulcers may be treated with drug therapy such as:
Proton pump inhibitor drugs such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, or pantoprazole.
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Stomach ulcers may be treated with drug therapy such as:
Histamine blocking drugs such as cimetidine, ranitidine, or famotidine.
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Stomach ulcers may be treated with drug therapy such as:
Somatostatin-type drugs such as octreotide.
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Diarrhea may be treated with:
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Diarrhea may be treated with:
Intravenous (IV) fluids with electrolytes such as potassium or chloride.
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Diarrhea may be treated with:
Somatostatin-type drugs such as octreotide.
Low blood sugar may be treated by having small, frequent meals or with drug therapy to maintain a normal blood sugar level.
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High blood sugar may be treated with drugs taken by mouth or insulin by injection.
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