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 Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors

G.I. Carcinoid TumorsFrom diagnosis and treatment to recovery, City of Hope stands at the forefront of caring for patients with gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors.

Our approach is comprehensive and aggressive. We combine highly advanced technologies, the most promising treatments and the collective skills of renowned specialists to provide our patients the best outcomes possible.

Patients here can also often access investigational therapies not available elsewhere through our extensive clinical trials program.

Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor Risk Factors
Certain factors can increase your risk of developing gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors:

  • A family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome
  • Having certain conditions that affect the stomach's ability to produce stomach acid, such as atrophic gastritis, pernicious anemia or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
  • Smoking tobacco
About Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors are cancers in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in certain hormone-making cells of the digestive, or gastrointestinal, system.
Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Treatment Options
Our skilled team of specialists design customized treatment programs using the latest echnologies and capabilities available.
Gastroinestinal Carcinoid Tumors Resources
City of Hope is committed to the philosophy of healing the whole person throughout treatment and recovery from cancer. We offer a wide range of educational and support services for patients, their loved ones, and the community.
Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
Several different tests are used to detect gastrointestinal carcinoid cancer.

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