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Neuroendocrine cancer begins in the specialised cells of the neuroendocrine system that have the features of both hormone-producing and nerve cells. Since neuroendocrine cells are present in different body tissues, these tumours can occur anywhere, including the Gastrointestinal tract, Lung, Pancreas.
Neuroendocrine cancer can occur in people of any age and gender and can be functional (tumours that produce hormones) and non-functional (tumours that do not produce hormones). Neuroendocrine cancer treatment options depend upon the type of tumour and its hormone-producing nature. Though they are rare, neuroendocrine cancer life expectancy five years after diagnosis is a little over 50%.
The hormone produced by a neuroendocrine tumour depends upon the part of the body it is in. Due to this, the symptoms of neuroendocrine cancers can differ. Common symptoms of this cancer may include:
Since neuroendocrine cancers are rare, it is often difficult to diagnose them. Your doctor may recommend a series of tests to help diagnose your condition and evaluate various neuroendocrine cancer treatment options.
Diagnostic tests that may be advised to diagnose your neuroendocrine cancer include:
Evaluating the results of the diagnostic tests and presenting signs and symptoms can help your doctor and healthcare team determine how to treat neuroendocrine cancer.
Neuroendocrine cancer treatment options depend upon several factors, including:
A multidisciplinary team will usually manage your neuroendocrine cancer treatment. Surgery is the standard treatment option for this cancer, especially for lung, pancreas, and gut neuroendocrine cancer. In some cases, additional treatments or combination treatments may be required after surgery for neuroendocrine cancer.
Other treatments for neuroendocrine cancers, if surgery is not an option, are:
Stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer is the advanced stage of the condition and is treated differently based upon the tumour’s location.
Neuroendocrine cancers are rare, making it challenging to diagnose and treat them. It is highly recommended to seek a second opinion on your neuroendocrine cancer to get a different view of your test results and make an informed decision on your treatment plan. Feel free to ask your doctor for a second opinion anytime during your treatment journey.
Though this may seem to be a difficult time, we can do it together. If you need to speak to a neuroendocrine cancer expert, contact us today!
Since neuroendocrine cancers are rare, it is often difficult to diagnose them. Your doctor may recommend a series of tests to help diagnose your condition and evaluate various neuroendocrine cancer treatment options.
Diagnostic tests that may be advised to diagnose your neuroendocrine cancer include:
Evaluating the results of the diagnostic tests and presenting signs and symptoms can help your doctor and healthcare team determine how to treat neuroendocrine cancer.
Neuroendocrine cancer treatment options depend upon several factors, including:
A multidisciplinary team will usually manage your neuroendocrine cancer treatment. Surgery is the standard treatment option for this cancer, especially for lung, pancreas, and gut neuroendocrine cancer. In some cases, additional treatments or combination treatments may be required after surgery for neuroendocrine cancer.
Other treatments for neuroendocrine cancers, if surgery is not an option, are:
Stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer is the advanced stage of the condition and is treated differently based upon the tumour’s location.