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ea0098c6 | Clinical – Chemo/SSA/Biologics | NANETS2023

The role of somatostatin analogue maintenance therapy in refractory metastatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs): comparative analysis

Mohamed A. , Kurian M. , Patil S. , Asa S.L. , Tirumani S.H. , Mahipal A. , Bajor D. , Chakrabarti S. , Selfridge J.E. , Ocuin L.M. , Hoehn R.S. , Winter J. , Ammori J. , Hardacre J. , Henke L.E. , Bahar L.

Background: Somatostatin analogues (SSAs) are the standard of care first line therapy for metastatic well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). They are approved for both alleviating hormone-related symptoms for functional tumors and inhibiting tumor growth. Their anti-proliferative benefit in the refractory setting is debatable due to lack of supportive literature. This systematic review compared efficacy of targeted therapies (Everolimus, Sunitinib, Surufatinib, Lenva...