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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 & NET Patients: Your Vote Is Needed

January 31, 2010

This year, Pepsi is giving away millions in grants each month to fund good ideas that make the world a better place. In celebration of the Super Bowl, Pepsi is teaming up with a trio of NFL players who have each submitted Pepsi Grant ideas of their own. New Orleans…

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Google Alerts for Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors

January 30, 2010

Would you like to have the latest information about carcinoid cancer and other neuroendocrine tumors delivered directly to you in an e-mail, either as it occurs, daily or weekly?  If so, you can sign up for Google Alertshttp://www.google.com/alerts

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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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Grocery Shopping Tips & Comfort Food for Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients

January 16, 2010

If you are feeling especially ill, whether it’s from the effects of carcinoid and other neuroendocrine cancers, recent surgery or treatments, grocery shopping can be an overwhelming excursion. Family and friends can offer this invaluable service …

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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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Carcinoid Heart Disease: Facts You Need to Know

December 17, 2009
“Serotonin seems to be the single most damaging substance in carcinoid heart disease,” explains JEROME S. ZACKS, MD.  Dr. Zacks, a cardiologist, is a member of the Carcinoid/ Neuroendocrine Tumor Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City,… READ MORE
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New CEO Named at Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

November 23, 2009

Keith R.P. Warner, President of Highland Water LLC in Denver, Colorado, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF). The appointment was announced by Richard R.P. Warner, M.D., Medical Director of the Foundation,…

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