About 12,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors — sometimes called carcinoid tumors — each year. But what exactly are these tumors, where are they typically found and are they cancerous?

2023年6月23日 · Neuroendocrine tumors are cancers that begin in specialized cells called neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells have traits similar to those of nerve cells and hormone-producing cells. Neuroendocrine tumors are rare and can occur anywhere in the body.

2024年6月26日 · Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a group of uncommon tumors that start in specialized cells in your neuroendocrine system. They’re most common in your GI tract, lungs and pancreas but can form wherever neuroendocrine cells are in your body.

An endocrine tumor can form when abnormal cells in an endocrine gland or organ arise and grow uncontrollably. There are two broad categories of endocrine tumors: Functioning tumors, which produce and secrete hormones.

2023年6月23日 · The treatment options for your neuroendocrine tumor will depend on the type of tumor, its location, and whether you're experiencing signs and symptoms of excess hormones produced by the tumor. In general, neuroendocrine tumor treatment options might include:

2023年5月23日 · NETs grow in cells that make hormones -- chemicals that help control different actions in your body, like hair growth, your sex drive, and even your mood. A neuroendocrine tumor can grow in...

2022年8月29日 · Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) form in cells that interact with the nervous system or in glands that produce hormones. These cells, called neuroendocrine cells, can be found anywhere in the body, but NETs are most often found in the abdomen, especially in the gastrointestinal tract.

Neuroendocrine tumors are cancers that: Affect the endocrine (hormone) and nervous systems. Can appear anywhere in the body. Are rare. They make up only 0.5% of all cancers. About 12,000 people in the U.S. get neuroendocrine cancer each year. Are often slow-growing cancers but can also be fast-growing. What are the types of neuroendocrine ...

2023年11月30日 · Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) can be either malignant, meaning they can grow and spread to other tissue, or benign, meaning they can grow but not spread. This article discusses the types of...

5 天之前 · Neuroendocrine tumors, or NETs, are tumors that form in neuroendocrine cells. NETs are rare and complex. Because their behavior can be difficult to predict, it is important for patients to be seen by an experienced team of doctors for diagnosis and treatment.