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Facebook Live Event with NET Expert Xavier Keutgen, MD
On March 18, CCF hosted a Facebook Live event with Xavier Keutgen, MD. Dr. Keutgen, a surgical oncologist with particular expertise in treating neuroendocrine, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal tumors, spoke about surgery for people living with…
READ MORECCF Videos Selected as Finalists in Sharecare Awards, Please Vote through January 25
Two videos from the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Video Series – “Love Is Patient” and “The Gift of Life” – have been selected as finalists in the inaugural Sharecare Awards! We need your votes to help us win the Sharing Care Award.…
READ MORECall for Nominations: 9th Annual Monica Warner Award (Deadline Extended to December 18)
Novartis has announced that nominations are open for the 9th Annual Monica Warner Award, which commemorates the life and work of Monica Warner as a driving force in the neuroendocrine tumor (NET) community. Nominations will be accepted until December…
READ MOREMusician Premieres New Song in Honor of NET Cancer Day 2018
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…
READ MOREHow to Get the Most Out of Conversations with Your Doctor — Free Webcast
Join Patient Advocate Josh Mailman and Health Communication Expert Neala Havener for a free webcast on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 beginning at 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 CST, 5:00 pm MST, and 4:00 pm PST. How to Get the Most Out of Conversations with Your Doctor:…
READ MORELACNETS Offers Education Grants for 2018 NCAN National NET Patient Conference
Would you like to attend the 2018 NCAN National NET Patient Conference in Las Vegas, September 27-29, but are concerned about costs? LACNETS, the Los Angeles Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, is offering Education Grants in the amount of $1,000…
READ MOREA Journey of Hope: Moving Toward a Brighter Future in Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Treatment
A newly-released, must-read about five neuroendocrine tumor patients, each with different experiences with Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT). With a foreword, “Hope is Like Air,” by neuroendocrine cancer specialist Eric Liu, MD,…
READ MORELaugh and Learn with Comedian Steve Mazan
Come and laugh with Steve Mazan, stand-up comedian, inspirational speaker, and 13-year NET cancer survivor. “CS Happens” is a Laugh and Learn special evening for the NET community, and is complementary courtesy of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. This unique…
READ MOREPatient & Caregiver Education on Carcinoid Syndrome: Talking to Your Doctor About Symptoms, Diet, and Treatment
Last spring, we were pleased to create an interactive resource for people living with Carcinoid Syndromewith our partner CancerCoachLive – we’ve teamed up again to create a new virtual education programthat will provide a detailed walk-through…
READ MORENET Patient Research Study in New York City, May 3
Do you live in or near New York City – here’s a great opportunity to participate in a neuroendocrine tumor (NET) research study on Thursday, May 3 in Manhattan. You can make a difference for NET patients by sharing your opinions on a device in development …
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