Category: carcinoid cancer
Progastrin, Novel Blood-Based Biomarker for Detection of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
Clinicians and researchers at the University of Kentucky Division of Medical Oncology, College of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Department of Surgical Oncology; ECS Progastrin in Switzerland; Centre Hospitalier Lyon-Sud in France; and Biospecimen…
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Let’s Talk About NET Survivorship: An Evening for Neuroendocrine Cancer Patients and Caregivers
“Let’s Talk About NET Survivorship!” is a special evening presentation on Friday, June 28 for neuroendocrine cancer patients and caregivers and their health care providers. Attend in person at the Grand Hotel Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota…
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CCF Presents Facebook Live with NET Expert Xavier Keutgen, MD – March 18 at 12 Noon, EST
You are invited to attend a CCF Facebook Live event with Xavier Keutgen, MD on Monday, March 18 at 12 noon, Eastern Standard Time. Dr. Keutgen, a surgical oncologist with particular expertise in treating neuroendocrine, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal…
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Putting Social Work Training To Good Use: Mary Mitchell Zoeller, Group Leader of the Indiana Neuroendocrine Tumor and Carcinoid Cancer Group
Early in her career, Mary Mitchell Zoeller was working as the only medical social worker in a small hospital about an hour southeast of Indianapolis. In other words, she was the person everyone went to – doctors as well as patients and families –…
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10 Special Events and Days for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Community
“Whoever you are, you have the power to reduce the impact of cancer for…
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9th Annual Monica Warner Award: Call for Nominations
Novartis has announced that nominations are open for the 9th Annual Monica Warner Award, which commemorates the life and work of Monica Warner as a driving force in the neuroendocrine tumor (NET) community. Nominations will be accepted until December…
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Musician Premieres New Composition in Honor of NET Cancer Day
In honor of NET Cancer Day 2018 Giovanna Joyce Imbesi is premiering a new digital song she has written and recorded, “Give Me Peace,” featuring vocalist Lettrice Lawrence. NET Cancer Day is an annual global program on November 10, aimed at raising awareness…
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Learn More about Carcinoid Syndrome
In June, we hosted a live patient and caregiver education program on Carcinoid Syndrome: Talking to Your Doctor About Symptoms, Diet, and Treatment. If you didn’t have a chance to tune-in, it’s now available to watch at your convenience! We’re…
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Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumors Workshops
Seven Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumors Workshops will be hosted by the Cancer Support Community (CSC) through its Affiliate network across the country in November and December. All are free to attend and many will …
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Late NET Talk 2018 — Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix
Chicago on September 20, Atlanta on October 18 and Phoenix on November 1 — it’s “Late NET Talk,” a FREE evening of inspirational stories and connections hosted by stand-up comedian Steve Mazan. You and a guest are invited!…
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