This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors.

If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.

General

American Cancer Society (ACS) Detailed Guide: Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors – This detailed guide from the ACS provides information on causes, risk factors, detection and treatment of gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors.

Cancer.Net™ - The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). With nearly 25,000 members in the United States and abroad, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. Cancer.Net provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions, including information on gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. 

Treatment

NCI Physician Data Query (PDQ®): Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors - NCI document that details treatment options for patients with soft tissue sarcomas including gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. Document is available in a patient or health professional version.

Additional treatment information for all types of cancer.

Treatment Related Issues

Information on treatment related issues for all types of cancer.

Nutrition

Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer.

Resources and Support

Cancer support materials for people with all types of cancer.

Organizations

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation – Is a nonprofit organization chartered by the State of New York for the purpose of encouraging and supporting research and education on carcinoid and related neuroendocrine cancers.

Caring for Carcinoid Foundation - The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) provides a wealth of information about carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors (NET) to support patients, families, and friends.

Learn about other organizations for people will all types of cancer.

Survivorship Resources

Learn about our survivorship resources for patients, care givers and loved ones.