Tag: Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

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Nutrition & Diet Information for Carcinoid Patients: An Interview with Jeffrey I. Mechanick, MD

March 3, 2010

“Niacin deficiency, general protein energy deficiency, nutrition problems due to surgery, malnutrition and chronic diarrhea, and the excess metabolism of tryptophan,” are the key nutritional issues for carcinoid patients says endocrinologist…

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More Information from “The Insurance Warrior” Now on Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Website

February 16, 2010

Insurance coverage for medical treatments and prescription drugs is a critical issue for carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor patients.  The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is delighted to partner with Laurie Todd, “The Insurance Warrior,” to …

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Vancouver Carcinoid & Neuroendocrine Tumor Conference Program Now Online

February 14, 2010

The program for the Carcinoid Neuroendocrine International Conference and Symposium for Medical Professionals and Patients to be held in Vancouver, Canada from May 13 to May 16 is now available online at: http://www.cnetscanada.org/

The conference…

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Fulfilling the Mission: Carcinoid Cancer Foundation to Hire Development Director

February 6, 2010

As the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF) enters its 42nd year of serving the carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor community, the Foundation continues to seek new ways to expand upon its mission to REACH for a CureResearch, Education, and

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Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients: Where Do I Start?

January 29, 2010

There are so many questions when you are newly diagnosed with carcinoid cancer or another neuroendocrine tumor.  Where do I start to learn more about these rare cancers?  When patients or their families call the support and information line at the Carcinoid

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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Partners with “The Insurance Warrior”

January 23, 2010

Panic — it’s the feeling in the pit of your stomach upon learning that your insurance company has denied coverage for your medication or treatment.  Laurie Todd, a survivor of late-stage appendix cancer, has gained a reputation as “The Insurance

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Video Recording of National Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Conference Now Online

January 19, 2010

Whether you are newly diagnosed with carcinoid cancer or another neuroendocrine tumor or you are seeking novel treatments for NETs you can gain invaluable information from the video recording of the 2009 National Carcinoid/NET Patient Conference

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New Carcinoid/Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness Item: Monica’s Bracelet

January 5, 2010

Visit the Barking Zebra website, and you will find elegant awareness jewelry, benefitting a variety of causes, including The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society.   Monica’s Bracelet was created to honor Monica Warner, the …

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Financial Resource for Carcinoid/NET Patients

January 4, 2010

Did you know there is a foundation dedicated to helping carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor patients with medical costs through a program of grants based upon financial need?  The Lois Merrill Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in…

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Carcinoid Cancer Foundation to Celebrate Milestone

December 29, 2009

Will you be the one?  Actually that’s the one millionth!  In 2010 we eagerly anticipate the one millionth visitor to The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation’s website, www.carcinoid.org.  Our website has had over 950,000 visitors since April 1997.  Join …

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