In previous sections, we have talked about the considerations and decision-making processes that are involved in treating neuroendocrine cancer. Here we explore, the different types of treatment. Treatment of neuroendocrine cancer depends on the type, grade, functionality and stage of disease, your overall health and personal choice(s). Treatment aims can vary, from attempting to cure neuroendocrine cancer, to controlling disease / symptoms - to improve both prognosis (length of life) and quality-of- life. Your physical and mental well-being should be at the forefront of all considerations. Treatments available for Neuroendocrine Cancer • Palliative / Supportive Care / Enhanced Supportive Care • Surgery • Endoscopic therapies • Somatostatin analogues and symptom control medical therapies • Chemotherapy and targeted molecular medical therapies It is also important to note that there will be certain limitations regarding drug approval and NHS availability: related to licensing as well as usage restrictions. We have noted these, as appropriate at the time of publishing this Handbook, alongside each relevant treatment type.This information will be updated should licensing and approval change.
• Radiation based therapies • Interventional Radiology • Clinical trials
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