Category: resources for carcinoid and NET patients

Y-90 Radiomicrosphere Therapy Workshop To Be Offered in Florida

Carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancer patients interested in learning more about Y-90 radiomicrosphere therapy can join physicians, scientists, and technologists for a workshop being presented by “Advances in Minimally Invasive Treatments” International…

13th Anniversary of First Carcinoid Patient Website: Kudos to Susan Anderson

When she was finally diagnosed with carcinoid cancer in 1995, Susan Anderson had already spent 8 years trying to find out what was the cause of her “anemia,” pain, and losing 62 pounds in 6 months.  Little did she realize that diagnosis would also result …

Zebra Medical ID Bracelets and Chains for Carcinoid & Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients

Consider the situation – you have carcinoid or another neuroendocrine cancer and you have a medical emergency, perhaps you go into carcinoid crisis or you can’t speak.  A medical ID bracelet or charm may save your life.  You can buy zebra-striped medical…

Carcinoid & NET Patients: Free Webinar about Access to Health Care and Navigating Insurance

The Cancer Legal Resource Center  invites you to participate in a free 90-minute teleconference and webinar on “Access to Health Care and Navigating Insurance” to better understand the legal rights of health care consumers and how to become…

Carcinoid & Neuroendocrine Cancer Conference Presented by CCAN Now Online

If you missed the carcinoid and NET conference presented by the Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network in November, you can now view it online.  And if you want to hear some great presentations again, click here.

The guest speakers and their presentations …

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Salutes CCAN

As we enjoy the holiday season and prepare for the New Year, it is also a time to reflect upon the past year and to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond on a daily basis to improve the lives of carcinoid cancer/neuroendocrine tumor patients …

How Do I Find a Carcinoid/NET Doctor?

“How can I find a doctor who knows how to diagnose or treat carcinoid?” is one of the most frequent questions we hear from callers to our information/support line.  And we can help you.  There are carcinoid/neuroendocrine tumor (NET) specialists…