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Is carcinoid tumor the same thing as cancer?

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Yes: A carcinoid tumor is a specific type of malignancy developing from neuroendocrine tissues.

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Carcinoid tumors: Are just one of the many different types of cancer that people can get.

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Carcinoid tumor: A carcinoid tumor is neuroendocrine tumor. So yes, it is a kind of cancer. It's very unique, and relatively uncommon.

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