[Delay in the introduction of treatment modalities for neuroendocrine tumors in Japan]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2013 Jul;40(7):847-50.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The incidence of pancreatic-intestinal neuroendocrine tumors is rapidly increasing worldwide, and intensive research has been carried out for the standardization of its treatment. In Japan, a few diagnostic and treatment modalities including somatostatin receptor scintigraphy(SRS)have not been approved by the government. Therefore, we intend to improve this situation as soon as possible.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / diagnosis
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / metabolism
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / therapy*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic