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Carcinoid Tumors

Understanding this condition

Carcinoid tumors are small, malignant or benign tumors that are most commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract. Carcinoid syndrome may occur in some patients who have carcinoid tumors.  The carcinoid syndrome occurs when carcinoid tumors overproduce substances such as serotonin that normally occur in your body. The overproduction of serotonin and other hormones can cause symptoms such as flushing (turning red and feeling warm) and diarrhea.

 

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PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Patient Assistance Programs

Through our Patient Assistance Programs, we are committed to providing access to our medications for those most in need.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Research & Development

We maintain the most promising pipeline in the industry to treat and help people around the world.

CLINICAL TRIALS

Clinical Trials

We are constantly conducting clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of new drugs and treatments. The success of these trials relies on patients who volunteer to participate.