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In order to improve the sensitivity and specificity of pre-operative imaging localization of foci in adult endogenous hyperinsulinemic hypoglycaemia (AHH) we aim to evaluate a novel promising imaging compound targeting the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R), 68Ga-NODAGA-exendin 4. With the currently used imaging techniques, only about 70-80% of insulin producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (IPPNET) can be successfully visualized. Therefore, we propose to compare GLP-1R PET imaging to the standard imaging techniques in patients scheduled for surgical removal of the tumour. These highly relevant data will allow us to interpret the benefits of GLP-1R-imaging over other imaging techniques for the diagnosis of IPPNET in AHH patients. Since pre-operative localization of foci in AHH remains challenging and frequently still leading to futile surgery or unnecessary partial pancreatectomy, a more sensitive and specific imaging technique would be of great value.
The laser tissue welding device is intended for use in patients requiring sealing of the pancreas after partial pancreatectomy, and including those patients who are fully heparinized or have hemodilutional coagulation failure. The hypothesis is that the laser tissue welding device is safe and effective in sealing the pancreas, thereby decreasing the blood loss (operative and post-operative), and pancreatic juice leakage for patients when the Laser Tissue Welding device is used after pancreatic resection.
This phase II trial studies regorafenib in treating patients with neuroendocrine tumors that have spread from the primary site (place where it started) to other places in the body. Regorafenib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
Insulinoma: Insulinoma are rare, small insulin secreting neuroendocrine tumors. The only curative approach is the surgical excision. The preoperative detection remains a challenge. A non-invasive, highly sensitive tool in localizing the insulinomas would be appreciated in the preoperative work-up of these patients. To this aim Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) imaging (Single Photon Emission Computer Tomography co-registered with a CT; SPECT/CT) could be a convenient tool. The possibly more sensitive approach of targeting GLP-1R using Positron emission tomography (PET/CT) methodology has not been investigated in patients so far.
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a combination of capecitabine, temozolomide and bevacizumab in the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of cixutumumab when given together with everolimus and octreotide acetate in treating patients with advanced low- or intermediate-grade neuroendocrine cancer. Monoclonal antibodies, such as cixutumumab, may find tumor cells and help carry tumor-killing substances to them. Everolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Octreotide acetate may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of neuroendocrine cancer. Giving cixutumumab together with everolimus and octreotide acetate may be a better treatment for neuroendocrine cancer.
This phase II trial studies how well temsirolimus and bevacizumab work in treating patients with advanced endometrial, ovarian, liver, carcinoid, or islet cell cancer. Temsirolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. Bevacizumab may also stop the growth of cancer by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Giving temsirolimus together with bevacizumab may kill more tumor cells.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the investigators' new imaging modality (111In-exendin-4) has advantages in detecting insulinomas in comparison to conventional imaging.
RATIONALE: Everolimus and vatalanib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Giving everolimus together with vatalanib may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of everolimus and vatalanib in treating patients with advanced solid tumors.