360° Human Explorer Tour: Carcinoid Cancer

Carcinoid Awareness
Hi, it’s Dr. Rob here, talking about carcinoid awareness utilizing the 360 Human Explorer.

Let me share my screen and take you to a place to help you explore. I’m at the homepage of the 360 Human Explorer. I’ve logged in, and I’m navigating to the respiratory system.

Here, we see a model of the lungs. Regarding carcinoid tumors, we’re looking at a set of healthy lungs.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a great model for what carcinoid tumors look like, so I’ll guide you through it. A tumor can grow in the lungs, often in the airway itself. Tumors in this location are more likely to be carcinoid. These tumors can release various chemicals that affect the body. Symptoms can include flushing, sweating, shakiness, or stomach discomfort. These symptoms are not imagined; they are real and often caused by the tumor releasing neuroendocrine hormones or chemicals.

Carcinoid tumors are typically localized and don’t metastasize often. Once removed, symptoms usually resolve. If you want to visualize what lung cancer looks like as a proxy, you can explore the 360 Human Explorer models.

For carcinoid awareness, remember that symptoms such as redness, flushing, or other unusual bodily responses can signal a tumor. If you have questions or need a better model, reach out to me on the portal. Let’s learn, live, and share, and always be a force for health.