Sunitinib and everolimus are two new treatments approved in 2011 for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). In addition, some traditional chemotherapies are often used to treat pancreatic NETs. Traditional chemotherapy is also known as "cytotoxic therapy" and works by killing cells that are actively dividing. There have been no studies to compare the different types of treatment. Since the patient is eligible for treatment with either sunitinib, everolimus or traditional chemotherapy it can help us identify factors that may help future patients benefit from these therapies.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
25
Patients will be treated with either sunitinib, everolimus, or traditional chemotherapy according to standard of care. Follow-up with imaging (either MRI or CT) will be performed approximately every 3 months. Unidimensional tumor measurement on standard CT and MRI sequences will be performed, according to guidelines from RECIST v1.1, which will be used to assess for progression of disease. Patients will be followed for up to 5 years. Upon evidence of disease progression, patients will be asked to undergo a post-treatment biopsy. If medically possible and safe, they will stay on the drug until the time of biopsy.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States
Progression free survival
standard MRI sequences will be performed, according to guidelines from RECIST 1.1.
Time frame: 2 years
Overall survival
standard MRI sequences will be performed, according to guidelines from RECIST 1.1.
Time frame: 5 years
best response
standard MRI sequences will be performed, according to guidelines from RECIST 1.1.
Time frame: 5 years
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.