What is carcinoid tumor?
A carcinoid tumor is a type of neuroendocrine tumor, which means it starts in cells of the neuroendocrine system that make hormones. They most often originate in the gastrointestinal tract and lungs, but may also originate in the pancreas, testicles or ovaries.
How do members experience carcinoid tumor?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with carcinoid tumor*
Common symptoms
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
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Common symptom
Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for carcinoid tumor*
Who has carcinoid tumor on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 9 |