Group: Chemotherapy and Carcinoid

Are there any chemotherapy agents more than 30% effective in carcinoid of the large and small bowel?

October 17, 2015

In atypical carcinoid VP16 and Cisplatin is 67% effective. In typical carcinoid DTIC as a single agent has been reported effective in greater than 50%. Dr. Kjell Oberg (as well as myself through observation) reports greater than 60% effectiveness from…

What is the effect of chemotherapy on carcinoid?

October 17, 2015

Chemotherapy is effective in 1/3 of midgut carcinoids and in a larger percentage of foregut (including pancreatic) carcinoids. It is also more effective in atypical carcinoids. Sandostatin in large doses (300 mcg every 6-8 hours) often controls symptoms…