The outlook in patients with carcinoid syndrome is different from the outlook in patients who have carcinoid tumors without the syndrome. In people with the syndrome, the tumor has usually spread to the liver, which lowers the survival rate. People with carcinoid syndrome are also more likely to have a separate cancer (second primary tumor) at the same time. The outlook is more favorable thanks to new treatment methods, such as Sandostatin.
Increased risk of falls and injury (from hypotension) Bowel obstruction (from tumor) Gastrointestinal bleeding Right-sided heart failure
What to expect if I have Carcinoid syndrome  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
The outlook in patients with carcinoid syndrome is different from the outlook in patients who have carcinoid tumors without the syndrome. In people with the syndrome, the tumor has usually spread to the liver, which lowers the survival rate. People with carcinoid syndrome are also more likely to have a separate cancer (second primary tumor) at the same time. The outlook is more favorable thanks to new treatment methods, such as Sandostatin.
Increased risk of falls and injury (from hypotension) Bowel obstruction (from tumor) Gastrointestinal bleeding Right-sided heart failure