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Rare Disease Day, February 29, 2012
February 29, 2012 marks the fifth international Rare Disease Day. On this day hundreds of patient organizations from more than 50 countries worldwide are organizing awareness-raising activities converging around the slogan “Rare But Strong…
READ MOREColorado Carcinoid Cancer Support Group
The Colorado Carcinoid Cancer Support Group has a terrific new website. Check it out: http://www.cccsg.net/. The Survivor Stories are especially inspiring. Thank you to all who have shared their journeys. …
READ MORESpotlight on The Unicorn Foundation
Seeking to raise awareness of NET cancers and funds for research, The Unicorn Foundation is the only nonprofit medical charity dedicated to the needs of Australian NET survivors. Meet Dr. John Leyden, Chairman of the Foundation; Kristen Leknius…
READ MOREWorld Cancer Day — February 4
World Cancer Day is the occasion to unite the world in the fight against cancer by raising awareness, educating the public, and lobbying for change. Together we can reduce the global cancer burden. Sign and share the World Cancer Declaration by clicking…
READ MOREHealthWell Foundation Reopens Program for Carcinoid
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The HealthWell Foundation, which assists with numerous disease states and their medications, has reopened its fund for Carcinoid Tumors and Symptoms Related to Carcinoid Tumors. This is a first-come, first-served program.…
READ MORENew Support Group Forming in Mobile, Alabama
If you are a NET cancer survivor, caregiver, family member or friend living in the Mobile, Alabama area, the 1st Neuroendocrine Cancer Support Group Meeting will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center …
READ MOREHoliday Message from the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation wishes the carcinoid/NET community happy holidays and a wonderful New Year. Please considering supporting our mission of education and awareness, support, and patient advocacy as we expand on our work in 2012. Read…
READ MORESpecial Announcement from the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation on NET Cancer Day, November 10, 2011
In recognition and support of Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day, the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce a new video series that will begin in 2012. This series, made possible by the generosity of Kim, Heather and Lauren Simpson and…
READ MORENew Website for the Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Community
Pfizer Oncology, in partnership with thePancreatic Cancer Action Network, has created a new website dedicated to helping foster stronger connections throughout the pancreatic NET (neuroendocrine tumor) community and to raising awareness through…
READ MORECarcinoid 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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