Living with Goblet cell carcinoma
A rare tumor, usually in the appendix, with features of two tumor types.
Understanding Goblet cell carcinoma
It shows features of both a neuroendocrine tumor and a more aggressive cancer called adenocarcinoma. It is usually noticed in adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD says people may develop:
- Acute appendicitis
- Belly pain
- Diarrhea
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include cancer specialists, digestive system specialists and hormone specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Appendix Cancer/Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation, Carcinoid Cancer Foundation and Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Cancer specialists (oncologists); Digestive system specialists (gastroenterologists); Hormone specialists (endocrinologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Appendix Cancer/Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation, Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Appendix Cancer/Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: appendix adenocarcinoid tumor; appendix adenocarcinoid tumour; appendix goblet cell carcinoid; appendix goblet cell carcinoid tumor; appendix goblet cell carcinoid tumour; appendix mixed carcinoid-adenocarcinoma
Patient organizations
- Appendix Cancer/Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research FoundationGoblet cell carcinoma · United States
- Carcinoid Cancer FoundationGoblet cell carcinoma · United States
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research FoundationGoblet cell carcinoma · United States
- American Cancer SocietyGoblet cell carcinoma · United States
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