Carcinoid tumors grow slowly and usually appear in the gastrointestinal tract or lung. Gastrointestinal symptoms include skin flushing and diarrhea, and symptoms that appear if the tumor is in the lung include difficulty breathing. Carcinoid tumors typically begin in the cells that produce hormones of various organs in the gastrointestinal tract like stomach or intestines, though they can develop in the pancreas or the testicles in men and the ovaries in women.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Endocrine Tumor Program
Our endocrine specialists are highly trained in innovative treatments for neuroendocrine tumors, carcinoid syndrome, pancreatic cancer, and more.
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Thoracic Cancer
Our team, which ranges across surgery, radiology, pulmonology and more, offers personalized, compassionate, and innovative care for all thoracic cancers.