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Interested in Carcinoid/Neuroendocrine Tumor Research?

The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation and our partner Self Care Catalysts are currently recruiting patients with carcinoid and other neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) for a research study which involves the use of the Carcinoid NETs Health Storylines mobile…

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Advocating for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Community

Congratulations and with appreciation to Stacie Chevrier who has been appointed a Patient Representative with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to represent the Neuroendocrine Tumor community.  Stacie writes that she will “be involved …

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New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Article on PRRT Clinical Study for Neuroendocrine Tumors

One of the most prestigious medical journals in the United States, the New England Journal of Medicine, published an article (January 12, 2017 issue) about the results of the NETTER-1 Phase 3 clinical trial results evaluating the efficacy and safety …

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NETSPOT Gallium-68 Code for Medicare/Medicaid and Private Payors

Another exciting step forward for the NET community! Advanced Accelerator Applications announced  that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted NETSPOT® Transitional Pass-Through Status under an “A-code” (A9587) for …

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Speaking Up: What Stands in the Way of Patient-Physician Conversation about Neuroendocrine Tumors and Carcinoid Syndrome

Members of the neuroendocrine tumor (NET) community are invited to attend an informal discussion, hosted by Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, about the barriers and opportunities in discussing NETs and carcinoid syndrome with your healthcare professional…

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Recent Progress in Neuroendocrine Tumor Management

Has there been significant recent progress in the management of Neuroendocrine Tumors? NET specialist Jonathan R. Strosberg, MD of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, says “unequivocally yes.” OncLive interviews Dr. …

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NET Cancer Blogger and Advocate Winner in WEGO Health Activist Awards — Best in Show Community

Congratulations to Ronny Allan, @NETCancerBlog, upon winning the 2016 WEGO Health Activist Award for Best in Show Community.  He was also a finalist in the Best in Show Blog category. The winners of the WEGO Health Activist Awards were announced on during…

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Call for Nominations: 7th Annual Warner Advocacy Award

Novartis Oncology and The NET Alliance have announced that nominations are open for the 7th Annual Warner Advocacy Award. This annual award was established by Novartis in 2009 in honor of Monica Warner, who passed away in August 2009, to recognize the …

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Join Our #14DaysOfGratitude

Check out our video Fighting NET Cancer with Grace & Gratitude and tell us about your appreciation for the things that matter most to you in the 14 days between NET Cancer Day and Thanksgiving.  Tell us about your friends, family, support group members,…

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Project Zebra Report: Real-World Insights from the Carcinoid and NET Patient Community

In honor of Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day, we are pleased to release the first ever Project Zebra Report: Real-World Insights from the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Community, a collaboration between our partner Self Care Catalysts…

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