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Could a mass on adrenal gland be linked to my carcinoid lung tumor?
I am 75. Had right upper lung lobe removed in August 2022Have multiple 5 cm carcinoid tumorettes in lungCould a mass on my adrenal gland...
Last active: Apr 4, 2025
I am 75 and have carcinoid tumors NET in lungs
One doctor suggested that I have DIPNECH I do have small carcinoids throughout my lungs. They were discovered when an Adenocarcinoma and my top right...
Last active: Apr 24, 2025
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...
Last active: Nov 12, 2025
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...
Last active: Nov 22, 2025
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...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Feb 26, 2023
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...
Last active: Apr 8, 2024
What's the difference between typical lung carcinoids and GI?
I'm wondering what the difference is with typical lung carcinoids and gl carcinoids?
Last active: 5 days ago
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...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jan 11, 2025
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...
Last active: Dec 7, 2023
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...
Last active: May 30, 2024
Do I need to worry about my scan 6 months after surgery?
Hi as most of ye no I've had typical carcinoid in my lung fully removed I've had 2 lobes removed because of where tumor was...
Last active: Mar 9 9:15pm
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?...
Last active: Jun 18, 2024
Previous heart surgery & risks of surgery to remove lung net
I had a triple bypass 6 years ago and at that time they discovered lung nodule. It has been followed with CT scans & slowly...
Last active: Mar 16 8:37am
Carcinoid NET changed to carcinoma: What's the difference?
Lungs Nets biopsy typical Neuroendocrine carcinoid tumours., in 2023. Oncologist refers to them now Neuroendocrine carcinoma tumors!!!! Does she have to biopsy them again for...
Last active: Feb 13, 2025
Benign carcinoid tumor in bronchi tube
Hi I've been diagnosed with a benign typical carcinoid tumor in my bronchi tube in right lung was found when I went to A&E with...
Last active: Feb 12 11:29am
DIPNECH diagnosis. Has anyone had radiation?
Right middle lobectomy in Nov '24 at Mayo Scottsdale. 3 carcinoids removed were all malignant and 1 lymph node involved out of 23 taken. DIPNECH...
Last active: Mar 5, 2025
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...
Last active: Feb 5, 2023
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...
Last active: Apr 6, 2025
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...
Last active: May 15, 2024
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...
Last active: Jun 16, 2023