Hi,
I was actually diagnosed with a metastasized carcinoid of the appendix in 1974 at Mayo Rochester following discovery of a mass during a pelvic exam. I am now 76. Very fortunately for me I have had few if any symptoms over these last decades, including giving birth to twin daughters at the age of 40. I did acupuncture during the decade after diagnosis when no medical treatments were available. I did return to Mayo AZ for followup about 5 years ago just to check in, with symptoms of chronic diarrhea, for CT and nuclear scans and the usual NET blood tests. Tests were all negative but I do have numerous tumors in my abdominal cavity. Was offered debunking surgery but did not pursue.