What's the difference between typical lung carcinoids and GI?

Posted by jessie1990 @jessie1990, Mar 11 12:56pm

I'm wondering what the difference is with typical lung carcinoids and gl carcinoids?

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Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Mar 16 11:59am

@jessie1990
Hi Jess. Is the 2nd part of your question GI carcinoids?

jessie1990 | @jessie1990 | Mar 16 4:20pm

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@tomrennie yes

Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Mar 18 4:50pm

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@jessie1990 I only know the basics. They are both neuroendocrene tumors. GI carcinoids frequently cause digestive issues and carcinoid syndrome. The specific location of the tumor determines other symptoms and complications. Lung carcinoids often cause breathing issues like coughing or wheezing. The treatment for both can vary. Wish that I had more for you.

jessie1990 | @jessie1990 | Mar 19 3:33am

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@tomrennie is lung carcinoids easier to treat then GI carcinoids

Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Mar 19 5:26pm

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@jessie1990 I don't know if one is easier than the other. The initial goal is to remove it before it spreads. That is why I was happy that you got the surgery. Get it out and be done hopefully. Once it spreads, treating it in both the lungs and GI gets more difficult. There are more things to consider before determining what to do next. Make sense?

jessie1990 | @jessie1990 | Mar 21 6:32pm

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@tomrennie typical carcinoids are a managable condition are they?

Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | Mar 22 9:45am

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@jessie1990 According to folks on here, I believe so.

jessie1990 | @jessie1990 | 1 day ago

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@tomrennie went to respiratory doctor on Wednesday last week nurse checked my oxygen levels which were good 98% but as I was sitting waiting my heart rate raised to 165bpm my anxiety got so high

Turkey, Volunteer Mentor | @tomrennie | 1 day ago

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@jessie1990 Wow. That is very high. The anxiety while waiting is tough for most of us. Do you do anything to stay calm while waiting? I usually sing or hum a calming song while I wait. Believe it or not, U2's 40 is one of my favorites to help me stay calm. Or One Love by Bob Marley. Do you have a favorite calming song?

jessie1990 | @jessie1990 | 1 day ago

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@tomrennie
was super high kinda freaked me out abit once I got ecg down nurse said it came down abit so made me calm abit not much I love bob marley 😊 ub40 also love them to I will try that huming the next time yoga instructor told me that before huming is good