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Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Survivor Tomas's Envita Review administrator 0 Views • 2 years ago

Tomas was experiencing excruciating pain in the back coupled with breathing difficulties, which led to the diagnosis of neuroendocrine cancer. He started conventional care, but the doctors did not seem very hopeful about his outcome, so his daughter researched extensively to find a precision second opinion for him. Fortunately, she found Envita Medical Centers and reading about our advanced integrative and personalized treatment approach she was convinced that her father “would make it”.

Envita Medical Centers, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a world-class integrative cancer care facility with over 20 years’ experience treating late stage and refractory to care cancer patients. We use advanced proprietary genomic testing to determine each patient’s unique cancer microenvironment and genetic markers. This crucial information is the hallmark of our precision-targeted treatment approach, which is personalized to optimize outcomes for our patients.

When Tomas came to Envita, he was wheelchair bound because he had lost his balance and could not walk, but today he feels strong enough to “fight Tyson”. Tomas and his wife are so happy they took the decision to travel 1,700 miles away from their home in Florida to receive this life-changing treatment. “Dr Quart is an amazing doctor who went over and beyond what needed to be done,” said Margarita, Tomas’ wife, who has been with him throughout his 10-weeks long treatment at Envita.

Envita uses several cutting-edge precision cancer therapies like the GTFC (Genetically Targeted Fractionated Chemotherapy) and CIPI™ (Chemo Immuno Precision Injections) to turn the tide in favor of our patients. GTFC uses metronomic doses of targeted medicine to improve cancer kill, while minimizing impact on the healthy cells so the body’s natural immune system does not get weakened. CIPI™ is designed to deploy chemo, immunotherapy, and chemo adjunctive agents directly into the tumor, to shut it down intratumorally. Depending on each patient’s individual needs the doctors at Envita use a combination of different treatment options including immunotherapies to not only target their cancer cells, but also strengthen their immune system to better deal with cancer.

Dr. Quart was persistent about getting to the root of the cancer and addressing it so Tomas could experience favorable results. “The more she looked, the better he got,” said Margarita. The couple was very happy with the level of care they received at Envita, they felt like they were a part of a “big family”, where the entire team got together, offering the best chance to help Tomas succeed.

Tomas and Margarita are happy they took the decision to come to Envita. They felt so optimistic and encouraged during their treatment at Envita because the expert medical team here leaves no stone unturned to target cancer cells from all possible angles. If you or your loved ones have any questions regarding complex or late-stage cancers, please do not hesitate to call our Patient Care Team at 866-830-4576.

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Maryann’s Diagnosis with GEP-NETs | Somatuline® Depot (lanreotide) administrator 8 Views • 2 years ago

This video is intended for US audiences only. Speak with your healthcare professional about treatment options. Maryann, a NET Patient Leader, talks about her experience adjusting to a rare GEP-NETs diagnosis and how she became her own advocate.

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Please see INDICATIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION below.

Maryann is a real patient and was compensated for her participation.

INDICATIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is SOMATULINE® DEPOT (lanreotide) Injection?
SOMATULINE DEPOT is a prescription medicine used in adults for:
• the treatment of a type of cancer known as neuroendocrine tumors, from the gastrointestinal tract or the pancreas (GEP-NETs) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery; and
• the treatment of carcinoid syndrome to reduce the need for the use of short-acting somatostatin medicine.
It is not known if SOMATULINE DEPOT is safe and effective in children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not take SOMATULINE DEPOT if you are allergic to lanreotide.
• SOMATULINE DEPOT may cause serious side effects, including:
- Gallstones
- Changes to your blood sugar (high or low blood sugar),
- Slow heart rate, and
- High blood pressure.
• Tell your healthcare provider (HCP) if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Symptoms of gallstones may include sudden pain in your upper right stomach area (abdomen), sudden pain in your right shoulder or between your shoulder blades, yellowing of your skin and whites of your eyes, fever with chills, and nausea.
- Symptoms of high blood sugar may include increased thirst, increased appetite, nausea, weakness or tiredness, urinating more than normal, and fruity smelling breath.
- Symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or lightheadedness, sweating, confusion, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, irritability or mood changes, and hunger.
- Symptoms of slow heart rate may include dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting or near-fainting, chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion or memory problems, and weakness or extreme tiredness.
• The most common side effects of SOMATULINE DEPOT in people with:
- GEP-NETs: stomach area (abdominal) pain; muscle and joint aches; vomiting; headache; pain, itching or a lump at the injection site
- Carcinoid syndrome: headache, dizziness, muscle spasm; side effects were generally similar to those commonly seen with GEP NETs
• SOMATULINE DEPOT may cause dizziness. If this happens, do not drive a car or operate machinery.
• Tell your HCP right away if you have signs of an allergic reaction after receiving SOMATULINE DEPOT, including swelling of your face, lips or tongue; breathing problems; fainting, dizziness or feeling lightheaded (low blood pressure); itching; skin flushing or redness; rash; or hives.
• Before taking SOMATULINE DEPOT, tell your HCP about all your medical conditions including if you: have diabetes; have gallbladder, heart, thyroid, kidney or liver problems; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if SOMATULINE DEPOT will harm your unborn baby or pass into breast milk. You should not breastfeed if you receive SOMATULINE DEPOT and for 6 months after your last dose. SOMATULINE DEPOT may affect your ability to become pregnant.
• Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. SOMATULINE DEPOT and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. SOMATULINE DEPOT may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how SOMATULINE DEPOT works. Your dose of SOMATULINE DEPOT or your other medications may need to be changed. If you have diabetes, your HCP may change your dose of diabetes medication when you first start receiving SOMATULINE DEPOT or if your dose of SOMATULINE DEPOT is changed.
• Especially tell your HCP if you take:
- Insulin or other diabetes medicines,
- A cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, or Sandimmune), or
- Medicines that lower your heart rate, such as beta blockers.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your HCP when you get a new medicine.

Tell your HCP if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of SOMATULINE DEPOT. For more information, ask your HCP.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-855-463-5127 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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