Category: carcinoid cancer
Videos from 2010 Vancouver International Carcinoid & NET Cancer Conference Now Online
Maureen Coleman, President of CNETS Canada, has announced that videos from the May 2010 international carcinoid and NET cancer conference for patients and medical professionals are now online at http://cnetscanada.org. According to Ms. Coleman,…
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10 Resources for Carcinoid Cancer Patients
For carcinoid cancer patients who are feeling too ill to cook, shop or clean; for those who have experienced hair loss due to chemotherapy; or need lodging when traveling to cancer treatments there are some wonderful resources available.
Cleaning for…
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Happy New Year from The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
As 2010 draws to a close, the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation would like to thank each of you for your support of our work. This year has been especially exciting because of the first Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on November 10th. It is our pleasure to…
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California Governor Calls for Increased NET Cancer Awareness & Research
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California is the 11th United States Governor to support NET cancer awareness. In his November 10, 2010 letter to the Northern California Neuroendocrine Cancer Fighters, a support group for carcinoid and NET cancer…
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Governors of Arkansas and Michigan Support NET Cancer Awareness Day
Mike Beebe, Governor of Arkansas, and Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of Michigan, are the 9th and 10th United States Governors to issue proclamations in support of the first Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on November 10, 2010.
With less than 24 hours…
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Breaking News from Canada about Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness
For the first time in the history of Canada’s Federal Parliament, a member of the House of Commons has taken the floor to speak about the need for awareness of neuroendocrine cancer. On Tuesday, November 2nd, the Honorable, Dr. Carolyn Bennett, PC, MP…
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Governors of Louisiana and Montana Join Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Campaign
Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana have become the 6th and 7th United States governors to pledge their support to the first Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on November 10, 2010. Governor Schweitzer wrote,…
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5th United States Governor Supports Global Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Campaign
Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, has joined governors from Connecticut, Missouri, Mississippi, and Nebraska in support of the 1st Worldwide Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Day on November 10, 2010. With increased awareness both in the healthcare…
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Connecticut Governor Issues Proclamation for Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day
M. Jodi Rell, Governor of Connecticut, has named November 10 as Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day. She is the fourth United States Governor to participate in the global campaign to raise awareness about carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancers and the …
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A Carcinoid Soldier’s Survivor Story
When Staff Sergeant Daniel Barber of D Company 1-106th AVN in the Missouri National Guard was first diagnosed with carcinoid cancer in 2009 he experienced feelings of shock, despair, anger, fear and frustration. But he was also relieved because he knew…
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