Cancer

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

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    • NET core staff (15)
    • NET consulting staff (8)

    Decorative Caduceus

    Testing Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate in Patients With Somatostatin Receptor Positive Advanced Bronc...

    Will be compared between patients with a bronchial neuroendocrine tumor receiving lutetium Lu 177 dotatate to those receiving everolimus. The distribution of PFS will be estimated using the Kaplan Meier method. Will be tested usin...

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    Pembrolizumab Plus 177Lu-PSMA-617 in Patients With Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

    rPFS is defined as the amount of time from the initiation of study therapy and the day of first documented radiographic disease progression per RECIST version 1.1 and PCWG3 criteria. The proportion of patients without radiographic...

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    177Lu-PSMA-617 With Liver Directed Therapy in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

    Treatment emergent adverse events will be classified according to the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0. Adverse events and clinically significant laboratory abnormalities (meeting Grade 3, 4, or 5 cr...

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    Comparison of Whole Body DWI to FDG PET

    The overall proportion of lesions that will be characterized as positive on whole body (WB) diffusion weight imaging (DWI) and FDG PET.

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    Adjuvant Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Intermediate-risk Meningioma

    Adverse events will be classified and graded according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0. The proportion of CTCAE grade 3-5 toxicity within 1 year of radiation will be ...

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    Tarlatamab in Advanced Delta-like 3 (DLL3)-Expressing Tumors Including Neuroendocrine Neoplasms

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    Study of RYZ101 in Combination With SoC in Subjects With SSTR+ ES-SCLC

    RP2D as determined by incidence rate of DLTs

    Recruiting

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    Study of AMG 509 in Participants With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

    Recruiting

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    Study of SX-682 Plus Enzalutamide in Men With Abiraterone-Resistant Metastatic Castration Resis...

    A composite endpoint defined as 1) iRECIST iCR or iPR, 2) PSA50 or 3) stable disease by iRECIST and PCWG3 bone scan criteria for at least 6 months

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    A Study of Pazopanib With or Without Abexinostat in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastati...

    To compare the PFS between treatment arms. PFS is defined as the time (month) interval between date of randomization and date of radiographic disease progression or death for those without prior evidence of progression, as assesse...

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    U.S. News rankings

    • Among the top hospitals in the nation

    • Best in California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care

    Accreditations & memberships

    • National Cancer Institute

      The National Cancer Institute has designated UCSF a comprehensive cancer center, its highest ranking. This designation is awarded to centers that demonstrate scientific excellence and the ability to conduct cancer research across many disciplines.

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    • Commission on Cancer

      UCSF's cancer programs have been accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC) since 1933. The CoC is a consortium of groups dedicated to improving cancer patients' survival and quality of life via research, education and better medical care.

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    • National Comprehensive Cancer Network

      UCSF is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s top cancer centers. The network brings together leaders in treatment and research to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care.

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    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.

    Patient Resource

    Cancer Nutrition Counseling

    UCSF Health offers free nutrition counseling to our patients with cancer, as well as nutrition seminars that are open to anyone. Learn more.

    Support Group

    Cancer Support Groups

    These groups offered 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 & More Class for Cancer Patients

    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 Specialty Shops

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

    Class

    Meditation & 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 offer support, problem-solving, help accessing UCSF cancer-related resources and more. Find out how to contact the social worker for your clinic.

    Patient Resource

    Patient & Family Cancer Support Center

    The center offers wellness programming, community, support groups, classes, workshops and more at no cost to people facing cancer and their loved ones.

    Support Group

    Peer Support Programs 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."

    Preparing for your appointment

    What to Bring

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    • 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 outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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    Interpreting Services

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