Lung neuroendocrine cancer
Lung neuroendocrine cancers develop in the 
of the lung. You might also hear them called lung neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). This means the same as neuroendocrine cancer.
There are 2 key groups of lung neuroendocrine cancer:
- lung neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) - these include typical carcinoids and atypical carcinoids
- lung neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) - these include small cell NECs and large cell NECs
NETs and NECs are very different. So it is important to know which one you have. Talk to your doctor or specialist nurse if you are not sure.
What are lung neuroendocrine cancers?
Lung neuroendocrine cancers include typical and atypical lung carcinoids, and small and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Symptoms include a cough, feeling short of breath and pain in your chest.
Grades, types and stages of lung neuroendocrine cancer
Small cell lung cancer, large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, typical carcinoid and atypical carcinoid are the 4 types of lung neuroendocrine cancer. Your stage depends on how big the cancer is and whether it has spread.
Treatment for lung neuroendocrine cancer
Your treatment depends on several factors. These include the type of lung neuroendocrine cancer, where the cancer is, its size and whether it has spread (the stage).
Research into lung NETs
Find out about the latest research into lung NETs and see how you can take part in a clinical trial.
Survival for Lung NETs
Survival depends on many factors. It depends on the type of lung NET, its stage and the grade of the tumour when it was diagnosed.
Living with NETs
Get practical and emotional support to help you cope with a neuroendocrine tumour.
