Neuroendocrine tumours are rare cancers that develop in neuroendocrine cells. They are most common in the gastrointestinal tract, lungs and pancreas, though they can develop wherever neuroendocrine cells are in the body.
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Neuroendocrine tumours are a group of uncommon tumours that develop when neuroendocrine cells undergo uncontrolled growth due to genetic mutations. These tumours can cause stomach pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, and other symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to managing symptoms and preventing complications.
Neuroendocrine tumours if left untreated spread beyond the original location to other organs. Metastatic neuroendocrine can be slow-growing or aggressive.
Yes, some neuroendocrine tumours are curable, while others require long-term treatment.
Early signs of NETs include coughing up blood, pain in abdomen, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, etc.
Yes, chemotherapy is an effective treatment option for NETs and is recommended for fast-growing tumours.
The spread of the tumour depends on various factors like tumour grade, location, differentiation, etc.
