A slow growing type of tumor found in the gastrointestinal system, and sometimes in the lungs or other sites. Carcinoid tumors can spread to the liver where they secrete serotonin or prostaglandins, causing carcinoid syndrome.
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- Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Provides information about diagnosis and treatment, as well as giving references, abstracts and links. Aimed at lay and professional viewers.
- Susan Anderson's Carcinoid Cancer Personal page from a survivor.
- Carcinoid.com General information on this disease complex, as well as treatment options. Provided by the Novartis firm.
- General Practice Notebook: Carcinoid Tumours Clinically-oriented information.
- ACOR: The Carcinoid Cancer Online Support Group Archive and email support for this rare cancer.
- Carcinoid Cancer Texas Survivors Offers support and education about the disease for survivors, friends, and relatives.
- My Carcinoid Story Personal weblog and story of a survivor - about her ongoing battle with carcinoid cancer.
- Merck Manual: Carcinoid Syndrome Information for doctors from this online textbook.
- MedlinePlus: Carcinoid Tumors Information presented in a links format including statistics, screening, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.