Tag: carcinoid blogs
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Rare Cancer
From your next door neighbor to Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple who just announced that he is stepping down as CEO of the company, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) affect less than 1 person in 100,000 in the United States. This rare cancer is often…
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Breaking News: Pancreatic NET Cancer Patient Steve Jobs Steps Down as CEO of Apple
On August 24, 2011, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, announced that he was stepping down from his position. In his letter to the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community, Mr. Jobs wrote, “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet…
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Two Lung Carcinoid Survivors Inspire and Lead the Way
Deirdre Durant finished folding the last of 1,000 origami cranes only days before surgery to remove her left lung. She was seeking to fulfill the ancient Japanese legend that promises anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by…
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Racing for a Cause: Please Vote for the Carcinoid Car through August 20
UPDATE, August 22: Voting is now closed for the Carcinoid Car. Thanks to all who voted the Carcinoid Car received 2,114 votes!! If the car goes to Round Two we will share the information with everyone and ask for your votes again. We really appreciate…
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New Zebra Jewelry Signature Line Available at The Barking Zebra
Suzi Garber, jewelry designer and owner of The Barking Zebra website, www.barkingzebra.net, has added a Signature Line of zebra pins, earrings, cufflinks, and charms to the collection of elegant awareness jewelry available on her website. The jewelry…
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Phase II Clinical Trial Recruiting Carcinoid and Related Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients
Participants are being recruited for a Phase II clinical study of capecitabine and temozolomide (CAPTEM) for neuroendocrine cancer patients with progressive, differentiated, metastatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Patients with carcinoid,…
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9 Conferences for the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Community
If you are a carcinoid or NET cancer survivor, caregiver, family member or medical professional you can learn about what’s happening now and what’s new in carcinoid/NETs treatments, clinical trials, research, and more from specialists…
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ASCO Expressions of Hope: Now Accepting Artwork for 2011-2012 Calendar
Carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancer survivors and anyone who has been affected by cancer — patients, friends, families, caregivers — are invited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to share their emotions through art …
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Happy 4th of July from The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation wishes all carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor survivors, family, caregivers, friends, colleagues, and the medical community who celebrate Independence Day a happy and safe holiday.
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Music for the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Community
What music has been important to you on your journey as a carcinoid neuroendocrine tumor survivor? We asked this question on the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation’s Facebook page and got a wonderful variety of responses that we are sharing here with videos …
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