ng tumours (like neuroendocrine cancers). mones produced by the gut (usually taken when you have been ily used in diagnosing and monitoring neuroendocrine cancers of the sis to help identify a primary site that may not be obvious on initial
ctor suspects you may have either a pheochromocytoma or
e neuroendocrine cancer of the thyroid - also known as Medullary story of either MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 or 3 C). A scan and biopsy are usually required to confirm the diagnosis. mal, even when calcitonin concentrations are elevated. ins, produced by the body in response to cancer growth or by cancer e or tissue can help to detect and aid diagnosis of some types of ence. wel cancers), Ca19-9 (bile duct or pancreatic cancer), Ca-125 owever, they cannot be used alone to diagnose cancer, but must be d other laboratory and imaging tests. These markers, if taken, may alled catecholamines. These hormones are made by the internal part , they include adrenaline and noradrenaline. ne collection instead or as well. ilure – and is used in neuroendocrine cancer care to assist in erred to as Carcinoid Heart Disease (CHD), which can affect the
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