Category: carcinoid

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…

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Thanks Silja Chouquet

During a recent meeting in Berlin of the international Steering Committee for Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day (WNCAD) on November 10, 2010, Grace Goldstein of the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation had the opportunity to hear a fascinating presentation…

Carcinoid & NET Music Community, Join Today

The language of music is universal! Follow the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation with a wonderful resource for the carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor community – we’re a DJ at www.blip.fm, visit us at http://blip.fm/CarcinoidCancerFoundation…

Nutrition & Diet Information for Carcinoid Patients: An Interview with Jeffrey I. Mechanick, MD

“Niacin deficiency, general protein energy deficiency, nutrition problems due to surgery, malnutrition and chronic diarrhea, and the excess metabolism of tryptophan,” are the key nutritional issues for carcinoid patients says endocrinologist…

New Message for Carcinoid Patients from “The Insurance Warrior”

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

Carcinoid/NET Patients: Register for Cancer Pain Webinar

Are you a carcinoid/neuroendocrine tumor patient who is experiencing sudden or severe episodes of cancer-related pain?  On Wednesday, March 10th at 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, you can participate in a one-hour, live, interactive webinar, …

Sandostatin Mobile Administration Program for Carcinoid Syndrome Patients

If you are a carcinoid patient who needs Sandostatin® LAR Depot injections, you may be eligible for the Mobile Administration Program.  This program helps alleviate the stress of driving to a doctor’s office (or finding one where you live or while on vacation),…

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…