digestive disorders
Small Intestine Cancer
Rare types of small intestine cancer
 (also called Carcinoid Tumors and Carcinoid Syndrome ) can develop in the glandular cells that line the small intestine. Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors often secrete hormones that cause diarrhea and flushing of the skin. Some gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors can be removed surgically. Tumors that have spread can be controlled with a medication, such asoctreotideoreverolimus, or with a treatment that involves the use of a radioactivesomatostatinanalog given by vein (this is called peptide receptor radioligand therapy or PRRT). Overview of Lymphoma None Leiomyosarcoma(cancer of smooth muscle cells) can develop in the wall of the small intestine. Chemotherapy may slightly lengthen survival time after surgery to remove leiomyosarcomas. Kaposi Sarcoma None 