Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor

specific

A well-differentiated, low-grade neuroendocrine neoplasm that arises from the digestive system. The mitotic count is less than 2 per 2 mm2 and the Ki-67 index is less than 3%. The tumor can occur anywhere in the digestive system; approximately 90% arise in the appendix.

Centers

Active Trials

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Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor(24)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
2	UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Francisco, CA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
3	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
4	Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
5	Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
6	Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern UniversityChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
7	Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
8	Masonic Cancer CenterMinneapolis, MN NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
9	University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadison, WI NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
10	Comprehensive Cancer Center St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalMemphis, TN NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
11	Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
12	Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
13	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
14	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
15	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH	—	—	52.1
16	Holden Comprehensive Cancer CenterIowa City, IA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
17	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical	—	—	52.1
18	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
19	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL	—	—	52.1
20	Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
21	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA	—	—	52.1
22	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL	—	—	52.1
23	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH	—	—	52.1
24	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL	—	—	52.1

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →