Author: The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF)

Google Alerts for Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors

January 30, 2010

Would you like to have the latest information about carcinoid cancer and other neuroendocrine tumors delivered directly to you in an e-mail, either as it occurs, daily or weekly?  If so, you can sign up for Google Alertshttp://www.google.com/alerts

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Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients: Where Do I Start?

January 29, 2010

There are so many questions when you are newly diagnosed with carcinoid cancer or another neuroendocrine tumor.  Where do I start to learn more about these rare cancers?  When patients or their families call the support and information line at the Carcinoid

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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Partners with “The Insurance Warrior”

January 23, 2010

Panic — it’s the feeling in the pit of your stomach upon learning that your insurance company has denied coverage for your medication or treatment.  Laurie Todd, a survivor of late-stage appendix cancer, has gained a reputation as “The Insurance

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Video Recording of National Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference Now Online

January 19, 2010

Whether you are newly diagnosed with carcinoid cancer or another neuroendocrine tumor or you are seeking novel treatments for NETs you can gain invaluable information from the video recording of the 2009 National Carcinoid/NET Patient Conference

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International Carcinoid Cancer & Neuroendocrine Tumor Conference To Be Held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

January 16, 2010

 

The single biggest international carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor conference in Canada will be presented by the Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (CNETS) from Thursday, May 13 to Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia. …

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Grocery Shopping Tips & Comfort Food for Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients

January 16, 2010

If you are feeling especially ill, whether it’s from the effects of carcinoid and other neuroendocrine cancers, recent surgery or treatments, grocery shopping can be an overwhelming excursion. Family and friends can offer this invaluable service …

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Zebra Ball – Stars for the Stripes to Benefit The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

January 14, 2010

What:     Zebra Ball – Stars for the Stripes, featuring a silent auction, dinner, live  auction and raffle, and dancing
When:   Saturday evening, February 13, 2010
Where:  Chicago, Illinois at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, The River Walk’s  Crystal…

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New Carcinoid/Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Item: Monica’s Bracelet

January 5, 2010

Visit the Barking Zebra website, and you will find elegant awareness jewelry, benefitting a variety of causes, including The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society.   Monica’s Bracelet was created to honor Monica Warner, the …

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Financial Resource for Carcinoid/NET Patients

January 4, 2010

Did you know there is a foundation dedicated to helping carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor patients with medical costs through a program of grants based upon financial need?  The Lois Merrill Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in…

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BlogCatalog

January 3, 2010

The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF) is pleased to announce that the Foundation’s blog has been selected for inclusion in BlogCatalog, a premiere Internet directory of blogs on subjects ranging from health and medicine to technology to education …

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