Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors
The UCSF Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors provides comprehensive care for patients with all types of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Arising from cells that have traits of both nerve cells and endocrine cells, these rare tumors may produce hormones and can develop in many parts of the body, including the head and neck, lungs, pancreas and digestive tract.
We're equipped to handle any NET, no matter where it appears in the body or how it behaves. Our team includes surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, symptom management experts, genetic counselors, nutritionists, psychologists, social workers and other specialists. We work together to provide patients with a precise diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to their particular case and needs.
All of our patients can expect to receive the latest and most effective therapies available for their condition. For a patient with a pancreatic NET, for example, the best treatment might involve minimally invasive surgery to remove the tumor. A patient with a gastrointestinal tumor might benefit from peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT), a new radiation technique that targets cancer cells. And we might use advanced screening tools, such as the UCSF500 Cancer Gene Panel test, to identify the precise biology behind another patient's tumor.
Our goal is to deliver world-class care from a holistic perspective. We make sure that our patients and their families have the support they need to face the physical, emotional and financial challenges that can arise after a cancer diagnosis. UCSF offers a wide range of cancer support services, including a bimonthly education and support group for patients with NETs and their loved ones.
Our locations
Our team
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Luai Al Rabadi
MD
Gastrointestinal oncologist -
Mekhail Anwar
MD, PhD
Radiation oncologist -
Emily K. Bergsland
MD
Gastrointestinal oncologist -
Carlos Corvera
MD, FACS
Gastrointestinal cancer surgeon -
Nicholas Fidelman
MD
Interventional radiologist -
Thomas Hope
MD
Radiologist -
Wesley Kidder
MD, MPH
Gastrointestinal oncologist -
Angela Laffan
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Connie Li
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Sheila Lindsay
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Michael Lister
RN, BSN
Nurse -
Akshiv Malhotra
MD
Medical oncologist -
Rebecca Mirro
RN, BSN
Nurse navigator -
Eric Nakakura
MD, PhD
Gastrointestinal cancer surgeon -
Sorbarikor Piawah
MD, MPH
Gastrointestinal oncologist
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Rahul Aggarwal
MD
Genitourinary oncologist -
Mekhail Anwar
MD, PhD
Radiation oncologist -
Carlos Corvera
MD, FACS
Gastrointestinal cancer surgeon -
Nicholas Fidelman
MD
Interventional radiologist -
Umesh Masharani
MBBS
Endocrinologist -
Lisa Mackie
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Eric Nakakura
MD, PhD
Gastrointestinal cancer surgeon
Clinical trials
Efficacy of Ra-223 in PSMA PET Optimally Selected Patients
The proportion of patients who achieve a greater than 50% decline from baseline prostate specific antigen (PSA) (PSA50) drawn prior to C1D1, at any point in the treatment course, will be descriptively reported along with 95% binom...
Recruiting
Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab in Well Differentiated G3 Neuroendocrine Tumors
ORR is defined as a complete response (CR) or a partial response (PR) according to RECIST version 1.1 criteria. The All Subjects as Treated (ASaT, ITT) population will be used for analysis which consists of all participants who re...
Recruiting
18F-Fluorocholine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for the Detection of Parathyroid Adenomas
Sensitivity of 18F-fluorocholine PET for the detection of abnormal parathyroid adenomas confirmed by pathology as compared to sestamibi imaging. Location of parathyroid adenoma at imaging as read by three blinded readers, will be ...
Recruiting
Addressing the Nutritional Needs of Cancer Survivors With Nutrition Insecurity
The FIM is a four-item measure of implementation that assesses participants perceived appropriateness of the intervention. Each item response falls on a scale of 1 (Completely disagree) to 5 (Completely agree). A scaled score is c...
Recruiting
U.S. News rankings
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Best in Northern California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care
Accreditations & memberships
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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has designated UCSF a comprehensive cancer center, its highest ranking. This designation is awarded to centers that demonstrate scientific excellence and the ability to conduct cancer research across many disciplines.
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Commission on Cancer
UCSF's cancer programs have been accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC) since 1933. The CoC is a consortium of groups dedicated to improving cancer patients' survival and quality of life via research, education and better medical care.
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network
UCSF is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s top cancer centers. The network brings together leaders in treatment and research to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care.
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
