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Introduction
The diagnosis of carcinoid tumor or other neuro-endocrine tumors brings with them many questions and a need for clear, understandable answers. This section of the Cancer Information Network is arranged to provide answers to some of these questions and assist patients and their caregivers in finding additional resources....

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General

Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor - General information about carcinoid tumor, its diagnosis, and treatment.

eMedicine: Carcinoid Tumor - A review article for healthcare professionals by Cameron K Tebbi, MD.

Hendrickhealth.Org: Neuroendocrine Tumors - Provides general informatin about this uncommon tumor.

Tirgan Oncology Associates: Carcinoid Tumor - Presents information on diagnosis, treatment, spreading pattern, and prognosis of carcinoid tumor.

What is Lung Carcinoid Tumor - Basics about carcinoid tumor and neuro-endocrine tumors of the pulmonary system.

Diagnosis

How is Lung Carcinoid Tumor Diagnosed - Information about lung carcinoid tumor diagnosis from the American Cancer Society.

Scintigraphic Evaluation of Neuroendocrine Tumors - Article from Applied Radiology.

Treatment

How is Lung Carcinoid Tumor Diagnosed - Information about lung carcinoid tumor diagnosis from the American Cancer Society.

Clinicaltrials.Gov: Neuroendocrine Tumor - Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumor That Is Metastatic or Unlikely to Respond to Surgery or Radiation Therapy. This study is currently recruiting patients.

Support

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation - A nonprofit organization chartered by the State of New York for the purpose of encouraging and supporting research and education on carcinoid tumors and related neuro-endocrine neoplasms.

Carcinoid Cancer: Susan Anderson's Home Page - A carcinoid cancer patient shares her story and suggests sources to obtain more information.

Capital Area Carcinoid Survivor - A Patient-run support group for patients and caregivers in DC, MD, VA and the eastern United States who are dealing with Carcinoid Cancer and Carcinoid Syndrome.

Carcinoid Cancer: Al's Main Page - A Carcinoid Cancer Resource for the Layperson.

Other

Primary Carcinoid Tumor of Testis - Case reports for a rare type of carcinoid tumor.

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