What is gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor?
A neuroendocrine tumor is a type of tumor that affects cells of the neuroendocrine system, the system that makes and regulates hormones. These are rare tumors that most often originate in the gastrointestinal tract and lungs but may also occur in other locations such as the pancreas and thyroid.
How do members experience gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor*
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Who has gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 29 | |
| 60s | 45 | |
| 70+ | 44 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 36 | |
| Female | 106 |
Talk to people with gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor
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