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X-rays and other radiographic tests help doctors look for cancer in different parts of the body including bones, and organs like the stomach and kidneys.
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In case of symptoms or an abnormal test, more testing can help find out if it's cancer. Learn about gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors diagnosis tests here.
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Signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal stromal tumors
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If there is a reason to suspect you may have a small intestinal cancer, the doctor will use one or more methods to find out if the disease is really present.
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Staging is the process of finding out how far cancer has spread. This the most important factor in determining prognosis and treatment options.
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Completing treatment is stressful and exciting. Though relieved, it is hard not to worry about gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor recurrence. Learn more here.
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Early
Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
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Detection and Diagnosis
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may
have signs and symptoms that can be notic...
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Small Intestine Cancer Early Detection,
Diagnosis, and Staging
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Detection and Diagnosis
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers
may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor Early
Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
cancer.org | 1.800.227.2345
Detection and Diagnosis
Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may
have signs and symptoms that can be not...