Limited Efficacy for Cabozantinib and Nivolumab in Advanced Extrapancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from a Phase II Trial

Limited Efficacy for Cabozantinib and Nivolumab in Advanced Extrapancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from a Phase II Trial

A Phase II trial investigating the combination of cabozantinib and nivolumab in advanced extrapancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (epNETs) failed to meet its primary objective response rate endpoint, despite high rates of stable disease, highlighting the challenges of immunotherapy in these tumors.
Efficacy and Challenges of Pazopanib in Advanced Extrapancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from the Alliance A021202 Trial

Efficacy and Challenges of Pazopanib in Advanced Extrapancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from the Alliance A021202 Trial

The randomized phase II Alliance A021202 trial demonstrated that pazopanib significantly improves progression-free survival in advanced extrapancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, confirming VEGF pathway as a therapeutic target but highlighting safety concerns that preclude further development.