Category: carcinoid cancer
6 iPhone, Droid, BlackBerry, and iPad Apps for Carcinoid Patients and Physicians
A new iPhone app from ASCO, an app from 3M for physicians to help them manage and keep track of patient data, and the American Cancer Society’s Journals app are some of the newest mobile apps in the areas of medicine and healthcare. For carcinoid and neuroendocrine…
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All 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…
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Carcinoid 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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CNETS Canada Presents 2011 Halifax Neuroendocrine Conference for Patients and Medical Professionals
Carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor patients and medical professionals are invited to attend the 2011 Halifax Conference, presented by the Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (CNETS). The conference will be held on Saturday, May 7 at the beautiful…
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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation to Speak on Behalf of NET Cancer Patients at April 12, 2011 FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting
Grace Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer of the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, will speak at the Open Public Hearing segment during the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting on April 12, 2011 in Silver …
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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Symposium Features Leading NET Cancer Specialists & a Patient Panel
What are the most state-of-the-art treatments for carcinoid and NET cancer patients today? Join us on May 1st when the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation presents its 14th Annual Symposium, “Neuroendocrine Tumor Management: The Era of Personalized…
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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Thanks Steve Jobs for Bringing about Greater Awareness of Neuroendocrine Cancers
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
Carcinoid patients, physicians, family, friends and colleagues can help support Rare Disease Day 2011 by participating in NORD’s Write Your Reps Campaign. NORD (National Organization for Rare Diseases) and its advocacy partners have worked with…
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Carcinoid Cancer Featured in ASCO 2011 Expressions of Hope Calendar
Carcinoid cancer is the focus of the April calendar page for the 2011 Expressions of Hope calendar published by the ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Cancer Foundation. The calendar illustrations have been created by cancer patients, family…
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16th US Governor Supports NET Cancer Awareness
Deval L. Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts, is the 16th United States governor to support carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor (NET) cancer awareness. In his proclamation of December 24, 2010 declaring November 2010 NET Cancer Awareness Month, Governor…
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