Carcinoid

These rare tumors originate from hormone-producing cells of the intestines and lung most commonly. They have also been found in the pancreas testes, or ovaries. They produce serotonin, chromogranin-A, and other substances that can be detected in the blood or urine. These hormones may produce the carcinoid syndrome, which includes symptoms such as flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, rapid heart rate, heart murmur, and other symptoms.

Treatment of Carcinoid Tumors: Neuroendocrine Tumor Program

The neuroendocrine tumor program provides innovative, multidisciplinary care to patients with this rare disease.

Pathway of Care for neuroendocrine tumors (pdf)

Publications from our group on carcinoid

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) provides a wealth of information about carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors (NET) to support patients, families, and friends.