Radioligand Gets Big Win in High-Grade GEP Neuroendocrine Tumors

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SAN FRANCISCO — Adding a radioligand to standard therapy almost tripled median progression-free survival (PFS) in untreated high-grade gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), a randomized trial showed. Median PFS increased from 8.5 months with high-dose octreotide to 22.8 months with 177Lu-Dotatate (Lutathera) plus standard-dose octreotide. The objective response rate improved from 9.3% to 43.0%, and benefits […]

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Publish date : 2024-01-20 15:11:22

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