Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are neoplasms that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems. Many are benign, while some are malignant. They most commonly occur in the intestine, where they are often called carcinoid tumors, but they are also found in the pancreas, lung and the rest of the body.
What is the survival rate for neuroendocrine cancer?
Most patients receive a diagnosis after age 60. Five-year survival rates can be as high as 90 percent when the tumors haven't spread to distant organs or lymph nodes. NETs are difficult to diagnose because they often cause no symptoms or they produce symptoms that don't readily point to cancer.
Is neuroendocrine tumor curable?
Debulking surgery removes as much of the tumor as possible and may provide some relief from symptoms, but it generally does not cure a NET. People who have developed carcinoid syndrome are at risk of experiencing a carcinoid crisis during surgery (see Symptoms and Signs).
Is neuroendocrine tumor a cancer?Neuroendocrine tumors can develop anywhere in the body, but most occur in the digestive tract, pancreas, rectum, lungs, or appendix. They can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). They usually grow slowly over many years, but there are fast-growing forms
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