Because the threat of progression is constant in NETs—it's important to act early
Most GEP-NETs are slow growing, but not all NETs are alike. Some NETs:
NETs grow and progress, but you have the opportunity to slow progression sooner. Understanding your cancer can help you and your doctors decide on the type of treatment you need.
Take early action for NETs
At Diagnosis
Act early with higher-grade tumors (Ki-67 index)
Faster-growing tumors need a treatment that can slow down progression.
- Your doctor can check how fast your cancer is growing by testing for a protein called Ki-67. A higher Ki-67 index means the cancer is higher grade, and growing and spreading more quickly
- Tumors can be: grade 1 (Ki-67, 0%–2%), grade 2 (Ki-67, 3%–20%), or grade 3 (Ki-67, 21%–100%)
After Progression
Act early after progressing on SSA treatment
Standard treatment with somatostatin analogues (SSAs) can help control symptoms but may not be enough on its own to slow down progression.
GEP-NET, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor; NET, neuroendocrine tumor.