Category: carcinoid cancer

Highlights of International Carcinoid & Neuroendocrine Tumor Conference in Vancouver, Canada

Carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor specialists from around the world, fascinating lectures on all aspects of these rare diseases, the opportunity to meet fellow carcinoid/NET patients and caregivers from near and far – these are all features…

Neuroendocrine Tumor and Carcinoid Cancer Patients: Please Participate in This Poll

The Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor Society of Singapore (CNETS Singapore) has created a one question poll on NET Patient Misdiagnosis.  We need your help and only 60 seconds of your time to hit the 200 mark for responses to the poll.  There are already …

Canadian Report Card on Cancer Features Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Cancers

An article by Maureen Coleman, President of the Carcinoid Neuro-Endocrine Tumour Society (CNETS) Canada www.cnetscanada.org, on carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancers is featured in the rare cancers section of the 2009-2010 Report Card on Cancer …

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Presents Symposium on Cutting-Edge Treatment

Determining Molecular Signature:  A Guide for Targeted Therapy of Neuroendocrine Tumors

Imagine a treatment created just for you as a carcinoid or other neuroendocrine tumor patient based upon a personalized genomic analysis.  This is the cutting-edge…

Worldwide Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Cancer Awareness Day: November 10, 2010

An extraordinary, first of its kind event is planned for November 10, 2010: Worldwide NET (neuroendocrine tumor) Cancer Awareness Day.  Leaders of carcinoid/NET patient support and advocacy groups from throughout the world have been brought together…

New Message for Carcinoid Patients from “The Insurance Warrior”

Laurie Todd, “The Insurance Warrior,” has a special message for the carcinoid community.

More Information from “The Insurance Warrior” Now on Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Website

Insurance coverage for medical treatments and prescription drugs is a critical issue for carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor patients.  The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is delighted to partner with Laurie Todd, “The Insurance Warrior,” to …

Vancouver Carcinoid & Neuroendocrine Tumor Conference Program Now Online

The program for the Carcinoid Neuroendocrine International Conference and Symposium for Medical Professionals and Patients to be held in Vancouver, Canada from May 13 to May 16 is now available online at: http://www.cnetscanada.org/

The conference…

Where Can I Buy Carcinoid Awareness Items?

If you are looking for carcinoid awareness pins, bracelets, car magnets, calendars, tote bags and more, there are many wonderful choices.  At the Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network (CCAN) Zebra Store, you can order zebra-striped bracelets and pins,…

Carcinoid & NET Patients: Your Vote Is Needed

This year, Pepsi is giving away millions in grants each month to fund good ideas that make the world a better place. In celebration of the Super Bowl, Pepsi is teaming up with a trio of NFL players who have each submitted Pepsi Grant ideas of their own. New Orleans…