# Can I get neuroendocrine tumor (NET) treatment in Turkey?

Source: https://oncologyistanbul.com/answers/can-i-get-neuroendocrine-tumor-treatment-in-turkey
Last updated: 2026-07-21

Yes. The National Cancer Institute notes that neuroendocrine tumors range from slow-growing to aggressive, so the plan depends on your specific tumor. Istanbul centers offer surgery — the main treatment for localized NETs — along with somatostatin analogs such as octreotide and lanreotide to control symptoms and slow growth. For somatostatin-receptor-positive tumors there is PRRT with lutetium Lu 177 dotatate, and targeted drugs like everolimus, plus sunitinib for pancreatic NETs. A Gallium-68 DOTATATE PET scan helps with staging. Because grade and receptor status drive everything, start with a free case review of your reports.

## Verify at
- [NCI — Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Treatment](https://www.cancer.gov/types/pancreatic/patient/pnet-treatment-pdq) — National Cancer Institute (NCI) (checked 2026-07-21)

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