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What is the definition of Neuroendocrine Tumor?
Neuroendocrine tumors are rare cancers that grow from neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells receive signals from the nervous system to release hormones. There are several types of neuroendocrine tumors, although most occur in the lungs, pancreas, adrenal glands, small intestine, appendix, and rectum. Neuroendocrine tumors may also spread to the lymph nodes, liver, or bones.
What are the symptoms of Neuroendocrine Tumor?
Symptoms of a neuroendocrine tumor depend on the tumor’s location and whether it is producing excess hormones. Symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors may include pain, a lump under the skin, fatigue, persistent cough or hoarseness, unexplained weight loss, confusion, anxiety, dizziness, shakiness, elevated blood glucose, low blood glucose, an ulcer, skin flushing, skin rash, increased thirst, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid syndrome is a condition that occurs when a neuroendocrine tumor produces excess hormones. Symptoms of carcinoid syndrome include skin flushing of the head and neck; sweating; shortness of breath; wheezing; rapid heartbeat; heart murmur; high blood pressure; yellowing of the skin and eyes; abdominal cramping; diarrhea; greasy, foul-smelling bowel movements; and swelling of the feet and legs.
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What are the current treatments for Neuroendocrine Tumor?
Treatment for neuroendocrine tumors depends on the type and location, as well as whether the tumor is producing excess hormones. Treatment for endocrine tumors may include surgery; chemotherapy; targeted drug therapy, such as everolimus and sunitinib; immunotherapy, such as interferon alfa-2b; peptide receptor radionuclide therapy; somatostatin analogs, such as octreotide and lanreotide; radiation therapy; radiofrequency ablation; and hepatic artery embolization.
Who are the top Neuroendocrine Tumor Local Doctors?
Radiology | Nurse Practitioner
Radiology | Nurse Practitioner
1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
Sarasota, FL 
 1.3 mi

Johnna Smith is a Radiologist and a Nurse Practitioner in Sarasota, Florida. Smith and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ureterocele, Liver Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

Smh Physician Services Inc

1950 Arlington St, Suite 101, 
Sarasota, FL 
 1.3 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Kenneth Meredith is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Meredith and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Meredith is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

Smh Physician Services Inc

1950 Arlington St, Suite 101, 
Sarasota, FL 
 1.3 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Richard Brown is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Brown and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinical Trials?
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of First Line Platinum/Etoposide With or Without Atezolizumab (NSC#783608) in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Poorly Differentiated Extrapulmonary Neuroendocrine Carcinomas (NEC)

Summary: This phase II/III trial compares the effect of immunotherapy with atezolizumab in combination with standard chemotherapy with a platinum drug (cisplatin or carboplatin) and etoposide versus standard therapy alone for the treatment of poorly differentiated extrapulmonary (originated outside the lung) neuroendocrine cancer that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph node...

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A Phase II Study Using the Administration of Autologous T-Cells Genetically Engineered to Express T-Cell Receptors Reactive Against Neoantigens in Patients With Metastatic Cancer

Background: A person s tumor is studied for mutations. When cells are found that can attack the mutation in a person s tumor, the genes from those cells are studied to find the parts that make the attack possible. White blood cells are then taken from the person s body, and the gene transfer occurs in a laboratory. A type of virus is used to transfer the genes that make those white blood cells able to attack ...

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