With treatment, it is also necessary to find other ways and means to handle this problem. Everyone has his or her own way of coping with cancer. But, you don’t have to do it alone. If you have questions or would like guidance, talk with a member of your health care team. Also consider the following steps to help you deal with your diagnosis:

• Find out all you can about carcinoid tumors. Ask your doctor questions about your condition. Ask members of your health care team to recommend resources where you can get more information. The more you know about your condition, the better you’re able to participate in decisions about your care.
• Talk to others. Support groups for people with carcinoid tumors put you in touch with others who have faced the same challenges you’re facing. Ask your doctor about groups in your area. Carcinoid tumors are rare, though, so you may need to connect with people outside your immediate area.
• Take care of yourself. Do what you can to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Choose healthy meals with plenty of fruits and vegetables. When you feel up to it, work light exercise into your daily routine. Cut extra stress out of your life when possible. Get plenty of sleep so that you feel rested when you wake up. Take care of your body and mind so that you’re better able to stick to your cancer treatment plan.