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Men and women discussing carcinoid cancerCarcinoid

All about carcinoid tumours, which are a type of neuroendocrine cancer. Including symptoms and causes, tests to diagnose carcinoid, treatment including surgery, radiotherapy, somatostatin and current research. Living with carcinoid, covers coping with your diagnosis of carcinoid and managing carcinoid syndrome.

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You can find carcinoid tumour organisations providing help and support, a reading list and see where this information comes from. We also have information about neuroendocrine tumours (NETS).

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