Living with Carcinoid Syndrome
Many people with carcinoid syndrome live with the symptoms for years before getting an accurate diagnosis. That's why, for many, the diagnosis itself comes as a relief. It means that you finally have access to treatments that can address the underlying causes of your symptoms.
If you have carcinoid syndrome, or diarrhea caused by a VIPoma, it is important to visit your health care provider regularly. Your health care provider will also explain why it is necessary to treat your symptoms promptly and aggressively.
In this section of the site, you'll find information about:
"I can truly say I had symptoms 10 years before my diagnosis. But carcinoid was never considered a cause." - Carol-Anne
