My mother has been diagnosed with carcinoid syndrome. is that a type of cancer?

Yes: Carcinoid syndrome is a series of complaints noted by patients with carcinoid of the GI tract secondary to the production of serotonin. It is characterized by diarrhea. flushing of the skin or face ,shortness of breath and wheezing. When the hormone reaches the liver it is detoxified so that to appear, liver mets secreting the hormone is necessary. Treatment requires resecting the primary tumor

Yes: Hi. Yes, carcinoid syndrome is characterized by flushing and diarrhea and is caused by a carcinoid tumor in the gut. The tumor may be small and hard to localize. Her endocrinologist will explain all of this.