Do you continue somatostatin analogs beyond progression to maintain disease control in low-intermediate grade neuroendocrine tumors?
If so, are there particular patient/tumor characteristics that influence your decision?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Unfortunately there is no clear data on whether to continue somatostatin analogues (SSA) upon progression in NETs. Certainly for a functional tumor (ie carcinoid syndrome) it makes perfect sense to continue an SSA.An exception to continuing SSA upon progression is considered when we examine the NETT...