Category: rare diseases
Governors of Arkansas and Michigan Support NET Cancer Awareness Day
Mike Beebe, Governor of Arkansas, and Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of Michigan, are the 9th and 10th United States Governors to issue proclamations in support of the first Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on November 10, 2010.
With less than 24 hours…
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Breaking News from Canada about Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness
For the first time in the history of Canada’s Federal Parliament, a member of the House of Commons has taken the floor to speak about the need for awareness of neuroendocrine cancer. On Tuesday, November 2nd, the Honorable, Dr. Carolyn Bennett, PC, MP…
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New York Governor Names November Carcinoid and NET Cancer Awareness Month
David A. Paterson, Governor of New York, has proclaimed the month of November 2010 Carcinoid and NET Cancer Awareness Month in the Empire State. He is the 8th governor to participate in the Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day campaign. In his proclamation,…
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Governors of Louisiana and Montana Join Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Campaign
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, 2010. Governor Schweitzer wrote,…
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5th United States Governor Supports Global Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Campaign
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
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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Governor of Missouri Proclaims November 10, 2010 Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Day
In recognition of the first Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day, Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Governor of Missouri, has declared November 10, 2010 to be Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Day. In his proclamation, Governor Nixon talked about the importance…
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A Carcinoid Soldier’s Survivor Story
When Staff Sergeant Daniel Barber of D Company 1-106th AVN in the Missouri National Guard was first diagnosed with carcinoid cancer in 2009 he experienced feelings of shock, despair, anger, fear and frustration. But he was also relieved because he knew…
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Novartis Oncology Announces Winner of 2010 Warner Advocacy Award
Maryann Wahmann of the Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network (CCAN) has been chosen as winner of the 2010 Warner Advocacy Award, established last year by Novartis Oncology to commemorate the life and work of the late Monica Warner of the Carcinoid Cancer…
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iWalk for Carcinoid
iWalk for Carcinoid is a virtual walkathon to help raise money for carcinoid-related organizations. The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is one of the organizations selected to benefit from this virtual walkathon. Each organization has the opportunity…
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