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Atypical carcinoid tumour of the lung
Hi, I live in part of the U.k. and had an op to remove an atypical carcinoid tumour from my inferior lobe at the end...
Typical Carcinoid Tumor in Lungs
I was diagnosed in April 2016 with a Typical Carcinoid Tumor in my right lower lobe, approx. 3 cms. It has remained stable, per most...
followup testing after lung carcinoid
I am wondering what followup testing is done after surgery for lung carcinoids. Also is there a NET specialist in Philadelphia? thanks Faith Martin
What tumor size is typical for removing part of the lung?
Just diagnosed with atypical carcinoid lung tumor. I was told it is 3cm. The Doctor has recommended removing half my left lung. Still working on...
Anyone with carcinoid tumors in lung and stomach?
I’m a 78 year old female. Carcinoid tumor found in upper lymphnoids and LL lung. Also told nodule found in stomach. Not sure of difference...
Concerns after lobectomy for carcinoid tumor in lung
I had a lobectomy 6 months ago for carcinoid tumor. After my 6 month follow up CT scan they found more nodules on other lung...
Anyone had surgery to remove typical carcinoids of the lung?
Met with thoracic surgeon today.Two typical carcinoids in right lower lobe.He says he will have to remove the lower lobe because of where they are.Anyone...
Lung nodule could be slow growing carcinoid: Watch and wait is scary
HiBeen diagnosed with 9mm lung nodule lower left node. Been told it was on old ct since 2017/18 at 4mm and that they are going...
On choosing a surgeon for pulmonary carcinoid resection…
For those of you who’ve had a lung carcinoid removed, how did you decide on a particular thoracic surgeon or center? What helped you decide?...
NIH clinical study looking for the gene causing carcinoid cancer
My nephew recently became the third family member to have a NET diagnosis - his a Merkel Cell carcinoma. My father's was carcinoid of the...
What is a normal range for Chromogranin A test. Mine was 99 in 2021.
I had my first Chromogranin A blood test in 2021. 2 months after I had the lower lobe of my left lung removed due to...
Describe your recovery from lung NET surgery
77, female, diagnosed withNET carcinoid tumors in LLlung and left lymph nodes. No other organs lighting up on scans, of which there were many. No...
Recurrence with Metastasis
Hi, I was dx with pancreatic nets in 2010, had a resection in my pancreas. There were some nodules left. I had octreotide for carcinoid...
NETS tumor in the plural sac around left lung
Hi, I was diagnosed with NETS last May. Since I have had open heart surgery to replace the two valves on the right side of...
Carcinoid Tumorlets Neuroendocrine tumor/Cell Hyperplasia - DIPNECH
Good morning. My prayers and blessings to all on this page of interest. This is a new journey for me. Underwent a lung biopsy due...
Where can I find a carcinoid syndrome specialist in Florida?!
Recently I had a positive 5-HIAA urine test and a 64 CU Dotatate PET scan that lit up parts of duodenum and found a 4mm...
What questions should I ask oncologist tumor types and chemo treatment
77 yrs old, no symptoms, diagnosis not clear. NET found in LL lung and lymph nodes in upper LL. Dotatate G scan no involvement in...
Questions I should ask before surgery for Lung NETs?
I’m scheduled for a zoom call with a nurse Jan 8 in preparation for robotic surgery of a 13mm typical neuroendocrine carcinoid. I prefer to...
Carcinoid tumor of the appendix.PET scan results
Hi everyone i was diagnosed w a carcinoid tumor of the appendx. It was removed 8 m again along w my rt colon. Fast forward...
Might we have to Travel Twice to Mayo?
We are traveling to Mayo from Indiana. My wife needs surgery to remove a carcinoid tumor from her right lung. We have an appointment for...