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If a neuroendocrine tumor can be completely resected before it has metastasised, the patient can be cured. If the tumor has metastasised surgery is still the first defense. Patients are given octreatide therapy to alleviate symptoms and reduce tumor cell proliferation. A Ki-67 reading is taken from a biopsied tumor sample to determine the proliferation rate of the tumor. If the rate is <2% the tumor is slow-growing. Neuroendocrine tumors do not have an effective response to chemotherapy, which is more effective on fast growing cells.
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy with Y-90 and Lu-177 is in Phase II trials in Europe, UK and Australia and is a promising new treatment. Novartis's RAD001 is also in Phase III trials and shows promise.
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Is the thyroid a neuroendocrine organ?
The thyroid is not a neuroendocrine function, as it has no nervous system function.
Which hormones is regulated by a neuroendocrine (letdown) reflex?
The neuroendocrine "letdown" reflex is regulated by oxytocin.
What works together to form the neuroendocrine?
Neurotransmitters and hormones work together to form the neuroendocrine system.
Invasive ductal carcinoma?
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IS Neuroendocrine Tumors 100 percent curable?
Neuroendocrine tumors have varying stages - but thenetalliance.com is a great resource on this topic
How can neuroendocrine tumors be prevented?
Neuroendocrine tumors such as carcinoid tumors are rare, and no information consequently is yet available on cause or prevention.
What pair of chemicals work together to form the neuroendocrine system?
Neurotransmitters and hormones work together to form the neuroendocrine system.Neurotransmitters and hormones- Apex
Are carcinoid tumors usually malignant?
Carcinoid tumor is a type of neuroendocrine tumor that grows from neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells receive and send messages through hormones to help the body function. Neuroendocrine cells are found in organs throughout the body. Carcinoid tumors often grow very slowly. For more info please visit the site :cancerhealthcenter com
What hormones is regulated by a neuroendocrine reflex?
oxytocin
What hangs from the floor of this neuroendocrine organ?
hypothalamus
Which pair works together to form the neuroendocrine system?
Neurotransmitters and hormones from the nervous and endocrine systems, respectively, work together to form the neuroendocrine system.
Is Chlamydia treatable?
Chlamydia is treatable; antibiotics will cure the infection.Chlamydia is very treatable.
