Benefits of therapy at MDI Clinic

Carcinoid tumor treatment is performed by a team consisting of radiologists, pathologists, oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, rehabilitologists, endocrinologists and other specialists. Thanks to the cohesive work, there is the possibility of tailoring a personalized program.

The most common treatments are percutaneous ablation, cryotherapy, endoscopic surgical intervention, which is not detrimental to health. There is virtually no risk of complications.

Diagnosis of carcinoid

The examination begins with an examination by the attending physician. The oncologist ascertains from the patient the presence of abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin redness, hypotension, weight loss, and arrhythmias. After the tests are taken, the amount of serotonin and the cancer marker, chromogranin A, indicative of the disease, are determined.

Conducting visualization studies

The disease is diagnosed using magnetic resonance therapy, computed tomography, PET-CT. CT scan identifies a thoracic tumor. Magnetic resonance therapy is prescribed for liver lesions.

Performing endoscopic procedures

Gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy may be performed to detect the tumor and perform a biopsy. Video capsule endoscopy uses a capsule similar to a pill. Thanks to the built-in camera, it is possible to transmit the resulting image. The doctor draws conclusions about the stage of the disease.

Diagnostics

Day 1 – after registration, the diagnostician consults the patient. Taking a history. Then writes a referral for tests and diagnostic procedures.

Day 2 – conducting a detailed clinical and biochemical analysis of blood, urine. CT scan, scintigraphy, PET-CT are performed on individual indications.

Day 3 – At the consultation, the oncologist determines the treatment regimen. Summarize research, verify and certify the translation. Make medical reports and write prescriptions for medical supplies. A session of therapeutic treatments is prescribed.

Performing a surgical procedure

Removal of the neoplasm is the key to patient recovery. 80-90% of patients no longer have cancer. If the large intestine is affected, the affected part of the intestine and nearby lymph nodes are removed. Endoscopic tumor resection is done for rectal tumors.

Cryotherapy

Selected cases of carcinoid disease are treated with bronchoscopic crytotherapy. The tumor is frozen by inserting a probe into the affected areas of the lungs.

Administration of chemotherapy

Such therapy is performed in cases of inoperable carcinoid tumors with metastases. Possible admission:

• Doxorubicin;
• Dacarbazine;
• Cisplatin;
• Etoposida.

Prescribing octreotide

The drug is an analog of a hormone produced in the patient’s body. The active ingredient helps to reduce the production of somatostatin. You can relieve the symptoms of the disease with such a procedure.

Performing chemoembolization of hepatic arteries

If metastases are found in the liver, chemoembolization is performed. The procedure is minimally traumatic. When it is performed, there are no incisions. The chemo drug is injected using tiny capsules into the blood vessels that supply the tumor’s circulatory system.