Hormone therapy uses hormones to stop the cancer cells from growing or to relieve symptoms caused by the tumor. Hepatic arterial occlusion or embolization uses drugs or other agents to reduce or block the flow of blood to the liver in order to kill cancer cells growing in the liver. Treatment by type Treatment of islet cell cancer depends on the type of tumor, the stage, and the patient's overall health. Standard treatment may be considered because of its effectiveness in patients in past studies, or participation in a clinical trial may be considered. Not all patients are cured with standard therapy and some standard treatments may have more side effects than are desired.
Clinical trials are ongoing in many parts of the country for patients with islet cell cancer.
Surgery to remove the cancer. Surgery to cut the nerve that stimulates the pancreas. Hepatic arterial occlusion or embolization to kill cancer cells growing in the liver. Surgery to remove the cancer. Drugs to relieve symptoms.