Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Treatment at the University of Colorado Cancer Center

According to the National Cancer Institute, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors start in the cells lining the gastrointestinal tract that produce hormones. These hormones help regulate digestive juices and the muscles used in moving food through the stomach and intestines. GI carcinoid tumors can also produce hormones.

GI carcinoid tumors grow slowly, usually in the appendix, small intestine and rectum. It’s common for more than one tumor to grow in the small intestine.

The American Cancer Society estimates that 7,300 to 8,000 GI carcinoid tumors are diagnosed each year in the United States.

We Specialize in Carcinoid Tumors

There are more than 100 different types of cancer. To ensure that we are always leading care at the cutting edge, UCCC has expert teams that each specialize in a small number of different cancer types. Because we are sub-specialized in cancers of the gastrointestinal system, we have treated the most common and the rarest types of cancer.

We’re the Region’s Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Rocky Mountain Region-and one of only 39 in the United States.

• This designation means that we are recognized as leaders in providing outstanding cancer care and cancer-related education, and in driving new research
• No other cancer center in the region offers the expertise we do

We’re One of the Nation’s Best Cancer Centers

U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s adult patient care center at University of Colorado Hospital among the best cancer programs in the nation.

• In 2007, we ranked 35^th overall and among the ten best in the West
• 5280 Magazine consistently votes our cancer doctors among the best in Colorado
• We have more cancer doctors listed among Best Doctors in America than any other cancer center in the region