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Is Sweating Normal For Carcinoid Cancer Patient?

I've had carcinoid caner for 5 yrs. Had a liver resection. I have octreotide scans yearly and oct. injections(20mg sandostatin) monthly. Recently I have been sweating a lot. Any idea why now??
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

In carcinoid syndrome there is release of certain chemicals which affect the autonomic nervous system. Sweating is a recognized symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.
The most common signs and symptoms of appendix carcinoid include:
(i) Skin flushing and redness of skin
(ii) Facial skin changes like spider veins in nose and lip
(iii) Diarrhea without reason
(iv) Difficulty breathing
(v) Rapid heartbeat

Your symptoms are surely due to carcinoid in the appendix. Please discuss with your doctor and take treatment to prevent the symptoms. Sandostatin is octreotide injection and is recommended for you. Injections of the medications octreotide and lanreotide may reduce the signs and symptoms of carcinoid which you are having. Please do not worry.
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Is Sweating Normal For Carcinoid Cancer Patient?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. In carcinoid syndrome there is release of certain chemicals which affect the autonomic nervous system. Sweating is a recognized symptoms of carcinoid syndrome. The most common signs and symptoms of appendix carcinoid include: (i) Skin flushing and redness of skin (ii) Facial skin changes like spider veins in nose and lip (iii) Diarrhea without reason (iv) Difficulty breathing (v) Rapid heartbeat Your symptoms are surely due to carcinoid in the appendix. Please discuss with your doctor and take treatment to prevent the symptoms. Sandostatin is octreotide injection and is recommended for you. Injections of the medications octreotide and lanreotide may reduce the signs and symptoms of carcinoid which you are having. Please do not worry.