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How can neuroendocrine tumors be prevented?
Neuroendocrine tumors such as carcinoid tumors are rare, and no information consequently is yet available on cause or prevention.
What part of the body does a carcinoid tumor affect?
Carcinoid tumors affect hormone-producing cells of our organs and can be found in the stomach, in the lungs, in the pancreas or in testicles (man) and ovaries (woman).
Are carcinoid tumors usually malignant?
Carcinoid tumor is a type of neuroendocrine tumor that grows from neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells receive and send messages through hormones to help the body function. Neuroendocrine cells are found in organs throughout the body. Carcinoid tumors often grow very slowly. For more info please visit the site :cancerhealthcenter com
What are the symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors?
Many of the symptoms of carcinoid tumor are due to the hormones that the tumor secretes. These hormones can affect the whole body and cause what is referred to as carcinoid syndrome. The most common symptom.
What are the symptoms of neuroendocrine carcinoids?
Neuroendocrine carcinoid syndrome is the constellation of symptoms typically exhibited by patients with metastases from carcinoid tumors when the disease has advanced. Carcinoid tumors usually secrete excessive amounts of the hormone serotonin which triggers reactions and can include the following: Flushing Diarrhea Heart valvular lesions Cramping Telangiectasia Peripheral edema Wheezing Cyanosis Arthritis Pellagra Night Sweats
How many cases of cancer have been linked to asbestos in Anchorage, AK ?
twelve our of 17 cases were linked to asbestos
Is asbestos harmful to the lungs?
Yes, some varieties of asbestos have been linked with lung cancer.
Has asbestos ever been linked to emphysema?
Answer Yes, it has.
Is asbestos linked to prostate cancer?
No. It is the cause of Mesothelioma.
What are the Tumors that are S 100 antigen positive?
Tumors that are S-100 antigen positive include melanoma, schwannoma, and some types of non-melanoma skin cancers. S-100 is a protein marker commonly found in these types of tumors and can be used in their diagnosis and classification.
How is an adrenal tumor diagnosed?
Most adrenal tumors can be imaged very well with a CT scan or MRI, and benign tumors tend to look different on these tests than do cancerous tumors. Surgeons may order a CT scan, MRI, or scintigraphy (viewing of the location.
Carcinoid syndrome?
DefinitionCarcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumors -- tumors of the small intestine, colon, appendix, and bronchial tubes in the lungs.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsCarcinoid syndrome is the pattern of symptoms sometimes seen in people with carcinoid tumors. These tumors are rare, and often slow growing.Carcinoid syndrome occurs only 10% of the time, usually after the tumor has spread to the liver or lung.These tumors release too much of the hormone serotonin, as well as several other chemicals that cause the blood vessels to open (dilate).More carcinoid tumors are being diagnosed today than in the past.SymptomsMost carcinoid tumors have no symptoms. They only produce the syndrome about 10% of the time.When symptoms do occur, they may include:Abdominal pain that comes and goesBright red flushing of the faceDiarrhea (may be explosive and severe)Heart palpitationsLow blood pressureWheezingSometimes symptoms are brought on by physical exertion, or eating or drinking things such as blue cheeses, chocolate, or red wine.Signs and testsMost of these tumors are found during abdominal surgery.A physical examination may show:Heart valve lesionsSigns of niacin-deficiency disease (pellagra)Tests may include:5-HIAA levels in urineBlood tests (including serotonin blood test)CT and MRI scanOctreoScan (to identify most carcinoids and other neuroendocrine tumors)TreatmentSurgery to remove the tumor is usually the first treatment. It can permanently cure the condition if the tumor is completely removed.If the tumor has spread to the liver, treatment involves destroying the local blood supply or giving chemotherapy directly into the liver.When the entire tumor cannot be removed, removing large portions of the tumor ("debulking") can help relieve the symptoms.Sandostatin (octreotide) injections are sometimes given to people with advanced carcinoid tumors that cannot be removed with surgery. This drug can block and reverse tumor growth. Interferon is often given with octreotide to help stop tumor growth.A serotonin antagonist may be prescribed to control diarrhea and poor absorption of nutrients from the intestines (malabsorption).One of several combinations of chemotherapy may be given through a vein (IV) or by mouth. If one combination does not work, another combination may be effective. About one-third of patients benefit from chemotherapy.Avoid alcohol, large meals, and foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses, avocado, many processed foods), because they may trigger symptoms.Some common medicines, like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, such as Paxil, Serzone, and Prozac) may make symptoms worse by increasing levels of serotonin. However, do not stop taking these medicines unless your doctor tells you to do so.Support GroupsLearn more about carcinoid syndrome and get support from:The Carcinoid Cancer FoundationThe Caring for Carcinoid FoundationExpectations (prognosis)The outlook in patients with carcinoid syndrome is different from the outlook in patients who have carcinoid tumors without the syndrome.In people with the syndrome, the tumor has usually spread to the liver, which lowers the survival rate. People with carcinoid syndrome are also more likely to have a separate cancer (second primary tumor) at the same time.The outlook is more favorable thanks to new treatment methods, such as Sandostatin.ComplicationsIncreased risk of falls and injury (from low blood pressure)Bowel obstruction (from tumor)Gastrointestinal bleedingRight-sided heart failureCalling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.PreventionTreating the tumor reduces the risk of carcinoid syndrome.ReferencesKulke MH. Clinical presentation and management of carcinoid tumors. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2007;21:433-455.Robertson RG, Geiger WJ, Davis NB. Carcinoid tumors. Am Fam Physician. 2006;74:429-434.
