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Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors

(415) 476-2212

The UCSF Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors provides comprehensive care for patients with all types of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Arising from cells that have traits of both nerve cells and endocrine cells, these rare tumors may produce hormones and can develop in many parts of the body, including the head and neck, lungs, pancreas and digestive tract.

We're equipped to handle any NET, no matter where it appears in the body or how it behaves. Our team includes surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, symptom management experts, genetic counselors, nutritionists, psychologists, social workers and other specialists. We work together to provide patients with a precise diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to their particular case and needs.

All of our patients can expect to receive the latest and most effective therapies available for their condition. For a patient with a pancreatic NET, for example, the best treatment might involve minimally invasive surgery to remove the tumor. A patient with a gastrointestinal tumor might benefit from peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT), a new radiation technique that targets cancer cells. And we might use advanced screening tools, such as the UCSF500 Cancer Gene Panel test, to identify the precise biology behind another patient's tumor.

Our goal is to deliver world-class care from a holistic perspective. We make sure that our patients and their families have the support they need to face the physical, emotional and financial challenges that can arise after a cancer diagnosis. UCSF offers a wide range of cancer support services, including a bimonthly education and support group for patients with NETs and their loved ones.

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    Conditions we treat

    • Adrenal cortical carcinoma
    • Bronchial carcinoid
    • Kidney neuroendocrine tumor
    • Large cell lung neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • Medullary thyroid carcinoma
    • Merkel cell carcinoma
    • Mixed neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • Mixed neuroendocrine tumor
    • Neuroendocrine prostate cancer
    • Neuroendocrine tumor of unknown primary site
    • Ovarian neuroendocrine tumor
    • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
    • Paraganglioma

    • Pheochromocytoma

    • Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma
    • Presacral neuroendocrine tumor
    • Small cell lung carcinoma
    • Thymic carcinoid
    • Well-differentiated gastrointestinal tumor (carcinoid tumor)

    Our team

    Decorative Caduceus

    PROMOTE: Identifying Predictive Markers of Response for Genitourinary Cancer

    Using PARADIGM and DiPSC tools, we will discover the expression and clinical factors that are predictive and correlate with treatment benefit within each treatment cohort.

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Metastatic Gastrointestinal Cancers

    Proportion of patients who achieve as their best overall response according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v. 1.1 criteria: Stable disease (SD), partial response (PR), confirmed Complete Response (CR), or...

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Apalutamide With or Without Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Participants With C...

    The primary endpoint for the study is the proportion of patients with undetectable serum PSA (< 0.2 ng/mL) at 6 months following completion of apalutamide therapy (18 months from date of randomization). Fisher's exact test will be...

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Pembrolizumab in With Liver-Directed or Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy in Neuroendocrine...

    The point estimate and 95% confidence interval of overall response rate will be obtained for each of the three liver-directed therapy groups (cryoablation, transarterial embolization(TAE) , radioembolization (RE)) separately. The ...

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Randomized Embolization Trial for NeuroEndocrine Tumor Metastases To The Liver

    Hepatic progression-free interval (H-PFS)

    Recruiting

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    COMbination of Bipolar Androgen Therapy and Nivolumab

    Number of participants with PSA response to Bipolar Androgen Therapy + Nivolumab. PSA response is counted for participants with ≥ 50% decline in PSA from baseline.

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Phase II Trial of AZD6738 Alone and in Combination With Olaparib

    ORR will be measured using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 and Will be based on one-sided exact binomial test comparison of the observed ORR in evaluable patients to the null-hypothesized valu...

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    A Study of Androgen Annihilation in High-Risk Biochemically Relapsed Prostate Cancer

    Progression free survival

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    177Lu-PSMA-617 and Pembrolizumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Pros...

    Will be determined from the aggregate of the safety and efficacy data observed graded by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE).

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Fluoroethyltyrosine in Detecting Tumors in Participants With Recurrent Intracranial Tumors

    Patients in population 1 will be grouped into high-grade gliomas, low-grade gliomas, or metastatic disease. Radiological readers will have access only to FET PET images during evaluation and will grade the lesions in a binary fash...

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    Awards & recognition

    • usnews-neurology

      Best hospital in Northern California

    • Best in Northern California in cancer care

    • NIH-2x

      Designated comprehensive cancer center

    Support services

    Support Group

    Art for Recovery

    Creativity can help people with serious illnesses cope, heal and express what they're going through. Find out about our program and how to join.

    Fitness

    Cancer Exercise Counseling

    Our one-on-one exercise training sessions, customized for your needs and abilities, can complement other cancer treatments and speed your recovery.

    Support Group

    Cancer Support Groups

    Support groups held by the Ida and Joseph Friend Patient and Family Cancer Support Center are free and available to all patients, whether or not you get your health care at UCSF.

    Fitness

    Core and More Class

    A strong body helps you fight cancer and enjoy life. Join this class to stabilize your core, strengthen your muscles and improve overall fitness. For cancer patients and caregivers!

    Patient Resource

    Friend to Friend Gift Shop

    A one-stop boutique for patients with cancer. Get professional help with wigs, prostheses, sun-protective clothing, makeup, skin care and more.

    Class

    Meditation and Guided Imagery for Cancer Patients

    Drop in for a free class designed to help you heal, relax and find balance during your treatment. UCSF and non-UCSF patients are welcome.

    Patient Resource

    Oncology Social Work

    Social workers can be key members of your cancer care team. Reach out for support, problem solving and help accessing UCSF's many cancer-related resources.

    Patient Resource

    Patient and Family Cancer Support Center

    You'll find support groups, classes, a library, treatment information, special events and much more to promote wellness and healing for patients and families.

    Support Group

    Peer Support Program for Cancer

    Patients are matched with peer support volunteers according to criteria such as diagnosis, cancer stage, age or gender. Speak to someone who's "been there."

    Fitness

    Restorative Movement Class

    Explore simple movements that help you feel more powerful and comfortable in your body. This fun and free UCSF class is aimed at those in recovery from cancer.

    Patient Resource

    Spa Infusion

    Pamper yourself while fighting cancer. Free treatments for patients receiving chemotherapy at our Mount Zion campus include massage, acupressure and more.

    Preparing for your appointment

    What to Bring

    • Photo I.D.
    • Health insurance card
    • Insurance authorization, if required
    • Doctor's referral, if required
    • Recent test results related to your condition
    • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
    • List of questions you may have
    • Device or paper for taking notes

    International Services

    If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
    treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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    Interpreters

    UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
    English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.

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    Hospital Stays

    Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
    Zion.

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