neuroendocrine carcinoma

Your pathology report for poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the appendix

A poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is a rare and aggressive type of appendix cancer. It begins with neuroendocrine cells in the appendix, which normally help regulate digestion by releasing hormones in response to signals from the nervous system. Unlike well differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), which are slow-growing and often discovered by chance, poorly differentiated NECs …
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Your pathology report for small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix

Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNEC) is a rare and aggressive type of cervical cancer. It develops from small sized cancer cells that exhibit features of neuroendocrine differentiation, meaning they behave like hormone-producing cells typically found in the body. Because it is a high-grade cancer, SCNEC tends to grow quickly and spread early. This tumor can …
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What is neuroendocrine carcinoma?

Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) is a type of cancer composed of cells that exhibit features of both nerve cells and hormone-producing cells, also known as neuroendocrine cells. These cancers are considered high-grade tumours, which means they tend to grow quickly and may spread to other parts of the body. Neuroendocrine carcinomas can start in many different …
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What is a neuroendocrine tumor?

A neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is a type of cancer that starts from neuroendocrine cells. These are specialized cells with features of both nerve cells and hormone-producing cells that help regulate important body functions by releasing hormones in response to signals from the nervous system. Neuroendocrine cells are found throughout the body, which means neuroendocrine tumors …
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Your pathology report for small cell carcinoma of the lung

What is small cell carcinoma of the lung? Small cell carcinoma is a type of lung cancer. It is made up of neuroendocrine cells that are normally found in the lungs. Small cell carcinoma is considered a very aggressive type of cancer and the tumour cells have often spread to other parts of the body …
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