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CCF New Video Series Begins with “The ABC’s of Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors”

What is the most common kind of neuroendocrine tumor (NET)?  How do these tumors grow?  What is carcinoid syndrome?  What are the quality of life issues for patients?  In “The ABC’s of Carcinoid/NETs,” three of the world’s leading carcinoid and NET cancer…

First Meeting, Los Angeles Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor Support Group

There’s a new support group in Los Angeles and the first meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25th! Edward M Wolin, MD will talk about “Exciting News from the New Orleans NET Conference.”…

New Edition of ISI Neuroendocrine Tumors Handbook Now Available

Inter Science Institute in California specializes in research and development in the area of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). The current 5th edition handbook, Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Management, is now available…

Vote for a Cause, The Lois Merrill Foundation

Vote for a Cause!  Here’s a chance to help a terrific organization in the carcinoid/NET community, The Lois Merrill Foundation (LMF), win a $500 donation and a 2 week feature on iDeal4aCause.com, with the opportunity to receive up to 20% of great daily …

2012 National NET Patient Conference

Register now for the 2012 National NET Patient Conference to be held September 20 – 22, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.   This is an excellent opportunity to get information about NETs from nationally and internationally recognized carcinoid/NETs…

“Imaging of Neuroendocrine Tumors and Obstacles to Diagnosis,” a Free Webinar on August 22 for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

SPECIAL NOTICE: This webinar has just been opened to the patient community and the public, with limited spaces available.  Register today at the link below for the August 22 webinar.

Are you or do you know a physician or healthcare professional who would…

Run for Hope to Benefit Carcinoid Research and Education

Get your running shoes ready for the 8th Annual Run for Hope, organized by the Lambert family!  The goal of the August 4th run is to raise awareness of carcinoid cancer, provide education, and give hope . . . while raising funds for carcinoid research/education.  …

Monica Grundmann Dedicates Championship Ride to Carcinoid Cancer Awareness

Congratulations to carcinoid cancer survivor Monica Grundmann on winning the OCTRA 25 mi/40 km Competitive Trail Ride in Stormont, Ontario, Canada with her MORAB stallion, Excalibur Legend, on June 10th (check out those zebra striped gloves!!). …

Mud Cats Little League Team Raises Awareness for Carcinoid Cancer and Funds for the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

To the amazing Mud Cats Little League Team, their coaches, families and friends we say a huge THANK YOU!!! Raising awareness about carcinoid cancer and funds for the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation was the goal of the June 2, 2012  Loudoun County, Virginia…

Iowa Carcinoid Cancer Connection

Welcome to the newly formed Iowa Carcinoid Cancer Connection support group!  Group leader Jennifer Holm invites all carcinoid cancer patients, their family, friends and caregivers to join the group.  Check out their website by clicking here…