About Neuroendocrine Tumor
The neuroendocrine system is made up of nerve and gland cells. It makes hormones and releases them into the bloodstream which regulates the body. Neuro means nerve and endocrine means the cells of the endocrine system. Neuroendocrine cells are spread throughout the body organ such as bowel, lung, stomach and pancreas.
A neuroendocrine tumour (NETs) is a tumour of the neuroendocrine system. NETs often grow slowly, and it may be several years before symptoms appear and the tumour is diagnosed. NETs are classified according to where the cancer started in the body;
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Carcinoid tumours(Lung)
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Pancreatic NETs
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Lung NETs
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Small bowel NETs
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Large bowel NETs
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Appendiceal NETs
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Gastric NETs