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CCF 2012 Video Series

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…

A Discussion on the Utility of Various Routes of Administration of Octreotide Acetate

By: Eugene A. Woltering MD FACS

The James D. Rives Professor of Surgery and Neurosciences
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans LA 70065
504-568-2344

The drug octreotide acetate is part of a class of drugs know as somatostatin…

Additional Resources about Nutrition and Diet:

Presented by Monica E. Warner, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
Research Coordinator, Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc., New York

It is with deep sadness that the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation announced the passing of Monica Warner in August 2009.

This 2008…

Nutrition

What is a healthy diet for neuroendocrine tumor patients? If a NET patient has carcinoid syndrome which foods should be avoided? Are supplements recommended for carcinoid/NET patients? When NET patients …

Novartis Offers New Sandostatin® LAR Depot Co-Pay Assistance Program

A new co-pay assistance program for carcinoid syndrome patients taking Sandostatin® LAR Depot has been established by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, effective February 2014.

With the Sandostatin® LAR Depot Patient Co-Pay Assistance Program,…

Financial Assistance

The following organizations offer information about financial, travel and housing assistance for cancer patients. Each organization has their own set of guidelines regarding approval for financial assistance.

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Survivor Stories

Many blogs and personal websites contain additional valuable information about carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors, survivor stories, medical information, support group schedules, patient conference schedules, treatment tips, newsletters,…

A Discussion on the Utility of Various Routes of Administration of Octreotide Acetate

By: Eugene A. Woltering MD FACS

The James D. Rives Professor of Surgery and Neurosciences
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans LA 70065
504-568-2344

The drug octreotide acetate is part of a class of drugs know as somatostatin…

In-Depth Information

This section provides more in-depth and advanced information about carcinoid and other neuroendocrine tumors.

Many neuroendocrine tumors mimic carcinoid cancer symptoms and diagnostic tests. Find below papers and links to websites with information…

Tips and Resources

The following organizations offer information about financial, travel and housing assistance for cancer patients. Each organization has its own set of guidelines regarding approval for financial assistance.

Additional resource information about…