Cutting sugar and simple carbohydrates out of your diet helps reduce intake of empty calories and may contribute to weight loss. Losing weight takes time and commitment, however. A healthy, and practical, weight loss goal is between 1 and 2 pounds per week. Step 1.
Appendix. An appendectomy is usually the only treatment needed for a carcinoid tumor smaller than 1.5 cm. For a tumor larger than 2 cm, the removal of about one-third of the colon next to the appendix, along with nearby blood vessels and lymph nodes, is often needed.
A carcinoid tumor usually does not respond to chemotherapy alone, and other treatments may be necessary. The side effects of chemotherapy depend on the individual and the dose used, but they can include fatigue, risk of infection, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.