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Opinion|Videos|December 23, 2025

CABINET Study and Cabozantinib for Treatment of NETS

Dr. Chauhan discusses the groundbreaking CABINET trial, revealing its impact on treating neuroendocrine tumors and the future of oncology research.

The specialists discussed emerging therapies for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), focusing on the recent CABINET trial of cabozantinib, a VEGFR-targeted multi-kinase inhibitor. This phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study included both pancreatic and extra-pancreatic NETs, covering all well-differentiated grades (1–3) and including rare thoracic NETs. The trial demonstrated a significant progression-free survival (PFS) benefit across all subgroups, with cytoreductive activity (17–19% response rate) in pancreatic NETs, providing a new option for patients needing tumor reduction. The study was notable as a cooperative group effort, developed with community and patient advocacy input, emphasizing rigorous, ethical trial design and a crossover option from placebo. Thoracic NETs, often excluded from studies, also showed substantial benefit (median PFS 8.2 vs. 2.7 months). The panel highlighted that PFS remains a meaningful endpoint in NETs, particularly for patients in diverse practice settings. They also noted ongoing trials, such as with zanzalintinib, exploring additional VEGFR-targeted therapies for broader NET populations.

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