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What is the definition or description of: carcinoid?
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Neuroendocrine tumor: Carcinoid refers to neuroendocrine tumors originating in gastrointestinal (GI) tract, lungs and appendix. They are usually indolent developing over many years. Aggressive, fast-growing forms such SCLC known as Oat Cell Ca of lung represents neuroendocrine carcinoma that exhibits rapid growth and early spread to distant sites. They are sensitive to chemo and RT,
Answered 6/12/2017
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With carcinoid do your systoms comes and goes would you feel better or do symptoms get worse.?
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