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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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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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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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Subscribe to a email newsletter or a communications series written by the American Cancer Society.
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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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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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If cancer continues to grow or returns after one kind of treatment, another kind of treatment might help.
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Gastrointestinal (GI) carcinoids often do not cause any symptoms and may be found when looking for causes of other problems. Learn more about GI carcinoids here.
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Caregivers are a crucial part of any cancer care team. The goal of this video series is to provide educational support to caregivers as they assist with the everyday needs of cancer patients and provide self-care techniques to improve their quality of life.