Category: NET (neuroendocrine tumor) cancer
New Videos in Carcinoid Cancer Foundation 2012-2013 Series
Faces of Hope and Surgery and Treatment Options are the newest videos in the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation’s 2012-2013 series. Awareness and education are the first critical components in the fight against carcinoid and NET (neuroendocrine …
READ MORENeuroendocrine Cancer Survivor Featured on Discovery Fit & Health TV Show
THIS JUST IN: Tannis Brown, a pheochromocytoma patient and Vice President of the Pheo Para Troopers, will be featured on the Discovery Fit & Health Network on Monday, July 9 in a program titled Diagnosis: Dead or Alive.* The 60 minute show will focus…
READ MORESocial Media Connects Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Cancer Survivors
Denise Passehl, a carcinoid cancer survivor, will share her experience with social media when she participates in the 140 Characters Conference on April 23 in Des Moines, Iowa. The focus of the conference, designed by Jeff Pulver, is how “real time technology…
READ MORE2012 CNETS Canada Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Conference Joins Medical Professionals, Patients & Caregivers
Carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor specialists from around the world, fascinating presentations on all aspects of these rare diseases, the opportunity to meet fellow carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor (NETs) patients and caregivers from…
READ MOREUpdate on Carcinoid and The Dr. Oz Show
As a follow-up to our blog about a carcinoid patient appearing on the Dr. Oz Show, we would like to share an update. When we were informed that a carcinoid patient was appearing on the Dr. Oz Show, we thought that carcinoid was going to be mentioned in the show. …
READ MORE9 Conferences for the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Community
If you are a carcinoid or NET cancer survivor, caregiver, family member or medical professional you can learn about what’s happening now and what’s new in carcinoid/NETs treatments, clinical trials, research, and more from specialists…
READ MOREWorldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day Updates
With less than five months until the second Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on Thursday, November 10, 2011, there have been many exciting developments to share with the carcinoid and NET community.
The first Chinese NET website (www.net.org.tw) …
READ MOREUp-to-the-Minute: News for the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Community
The first device that simultaneously performs PET and MRI scans, a new alpha-emitter-based therapy for NET cancer patients with progressive therapy-resistant tumors, the first–ever randomized virtual clinical trial, over 100 abstracts on carcinoid…
READ MOREAll Things Zebra for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness
At the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation we get many inquiries about where to purchase zebra-striped pins and other awareness items. We have scoured the Internet to share a wide variety of jewelry, party supplies, note cards, luggage, organizers, and everyday…
READ MORECarcinoid Cancer Foundation Thanks Symposium Sponsors
There’s still time to register for the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation’s 14th annual symposium for patients, family, friends, and healthcare professionals, which will be held on Sunday, May 1st at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. The Foundation…
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