Category: neuroendocrine tumor cancer awareness

Peter Stothard

Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day Updates

June 21, 2011

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) …

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All Things Zebra for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness

April 24, 2011

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…

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Alex Todd-Lippock and Lisa Todd

Carcinoid Patient’s Stepdaughter Runs in Sun Trust National Marathon in Support of Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

March 23, 2011

If you are in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 26th cheer on Alex Todd-Lippock, bib number 3029, when she runs in the 2011 Sun Trust National Marathon in support of the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF). Ms. Todd-Lippock’s stepmother, Lisa Todd, is…

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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Thanks Steve Jobs for Bringing about Greater Awareness of Neuroendocrine Cancers

January 28, 2011

Since the announcement was made earlier this month that Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs would be taking a medical leave of absence there has been significant media coverage about pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, NET cancer, and carcinoid.  Although…

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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Asks You to Help Support Rare Disease Day: Write Your Reps Campaign

January 19, 2011

Carcinoid patients, physicians, family, friends and colleagues can help support Rare Disease Day 2011 by participating in NORD’s Write Your Reps CampaignNORD (National Organization for Rare Diseases) and its advocacy partners have worked with…

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Steve Jobs to Take New Medical Leave from Apple

January 17, 2011

Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and the most well-known member of the carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor community, is taking a new medical leave of absence.  This announcement was reported today, January 17, 2011, by The New York Times, a year…

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Videos from 2010 Vancouver International Carcinoid & NET Cancer Conference Now Online

January 5, 2011

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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bobby jindal governor of louisiana

Governors of Louisiana and Montana Join Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Campaign

October 26, 2010

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, 2010Governor Schweitzer wrote,…

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5th United States Governor Supports Global Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Campaign

October 23, 2010

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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Canada’s Dufferin County Council Proclaims Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day

October 18, 2010

The Dufferin County Council in Ontario, Canada, has named November 10th as Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day.  This is the first municipal proclamation for the Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day in Ontario and in Canada. All members of the council signed…

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