Carcinoid Tumors

Overview

Mayo Clinic specialists have been diagnosing and treating carcinoid tumors for more than 40 years. A team from oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, pathology, cardiology, diagnostic radiology, gastroenterology, and other departments provides comprehensive and compassionate care for each patient. The National Cancer Institute has designated the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center as a comprehensive cancer center. This designation is given to cancer centers whose cancer researchers and clinicians meet stringent standards. Mayo physicians are also committed to conducting clinical trials to develop innovative treatment strategies for carcinoid tumors.

Diagnosis

To diagnose carcinoid tumors, Mayo physicians use various high-resolution imaging studies and specialized laboratory evaluations. Read more about carcinoid tumor diagnosis.

Treatment Options

A multispecialty team approaches each patient's case individually. The Mayo team may offer drugs that have been found to slow or stop the progression of carcinoid tumors in some patients. Cardiac surgeons may offer specialized surgery to replace heart valves damaged by the disease. Mayo Clinic is a leader in innovative surgical approaches, including stereotactic radiosurgery, designed to manage even advanced carcinoid tumors. Its physicians conduct clinical trials to explore new treatments for carcinoid tumors. Read more about carcinoid tumor treatment options.

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About Carcinoid Tumors

Every year U.S. physicians diagnose nearly 5,000 cases of carcinoid tumors. Most are in the gastrointestinal tract including the stomach, small intestine, appendix, colon, and rectum. Rarely, carcinoid tumors occur in the lungs or bronchial tubes.