Category: neuroendocrine tumors
NANETS Webinar on COVID-19 for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Community
A panel of 10 neuroendocrine tumor (NET) medical experts will gather for an online conversation about COVID-19 and its impact on NET patients. Patients, families, and caregivers are invited to submit questions and panelists will answer as many as possible…
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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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Surgical Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors, November 21 Webinar for Patients and Caregivers
You’re invited to participate in a Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Month Webinar on November 21 from 7 to 9 pm, Eastern Time, presented by the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES). Four national experts will discuss the surgical management…
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We SCAN! – INCA Launches First-Ever Global Survey to Measure Access Challenges to Optimal Neuroendocrine Tumor Care
In order to better understand the challenges of optimal care for neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients, the International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance (INCA), of which the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is a proud member, today launches SCAN –…
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Twitter Can Help Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients Understand Pathology
While the downsides of social media are getting a lot of attention in the news, we shouldn’t forget the technology’s incredible power to share useful information efficiently to all who need it. Enter Raul S. Gonzalez, MD, a pathologist at Beth Israel Deaconess…
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Markey Cancer Center to Host OncLive Summit on Neuroendocrine Tumors
The UK Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky, will host OncLive’s State of the Science Summit on Neureoendocrine Tumors (NETs) on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Summit is “designed to educate healthcare professionals on the clinical benefits …
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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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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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