Carcinoid Syndrome

Program Status

Currently Closed – We are no longer accepting or processing applications for new or renewal patients.

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Assistance Amount

$6,700 per year. Patients may apply for a second grant during their eligibility period subject to availability of funding.

Eligibility Criteria

1. The patient must be getting treatment for carcinoid syndrome.
2. The patient must have Medicare health insurance that covers his or her qualifying medication or product. 
3. The patient’s medication or product must be listed on PAN’s list of covered medications.
4. The patient’s income must fall at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level.
5. The patient must reside and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories. (U.S. citizenship is not a requirement.)

Diagnosis Codes:

ICD-10: E34.0

About the Disease:

Carcinoid syndrome occurs in about 10% of individuals who have an underlying carcinoid tumor. It manifests with flushing, diarrhea and other symptoms that affect multiple systems in the body.

Source: National Institutes of Health