Tag: carcinoid cancer

Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors in the News!

Who is at risk for getting carcinoid or another neuroendocrine cancer? What are the signs and symptoms? We are very pleased to share a feature article from the April 27, 2014 edition of the New York Daily News, “Daily Checkup: Carcinoid Tumors Have a Variety…

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 Co-Pay Assistance Program, eligible…

Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors and Social Security Disability Benefits

Carcinoid tumors are usually slow growing tumors that arise from the neuroendocrine system, which produces hormones. Many carcinoids begin in the digestive track and can lead to carcinoid syndrome, which refers to an array of symptoms that occur as …

Discover Something New in Carcinoid Syndrome

For patients who suffer from carcinoid syndrome – with symptoms such as diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, abdominal pain, and flushing – that is not adequately controlled by their current somatostatin analog therapy, there is an opportunity to participate…

New Jersey Carcinoid Cancer NETwork Conference in November, Registration through October 16

Three of the country’s leading carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancer specialists will be featured speakers for the New Jersey Carcinoid Cancer NETwork Conference. to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza in Edison, New Jersey.  Carcinoid/NETs: …

2nd Annual Dean Paras Memorial Cross Country Run/Walk for Neuroendocrine Cancer Research

Run, walk, or cheer on all participating in the 2nd Annual Dean Paras Memorial 5K on Sunday, October 13th at University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio.  In-person registration begins at 11:30 am and the Run/Walk starts at 1:00 pm.  Michael Papanikolaou…

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King and Sharing the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation’s Dream

Fifty years ago today, August 28, 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King gave his historic speech, “I Have a Dream.”  That enormously powerful speech, http://youtu.be/smEqnnklfYs, still resonates with people decades later. As we listened to Dr. King’s…

Third Toby Plank Memorial Golf Tournament to Benefit Carcinoid Cancer Foundation & Colorado High School Scholarship Fund

For all who love golf, are in the Denver, Colorado area, and want to support the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation and a scholarship program at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, please sign up for The Toby Plan Memorial Golf Tournament.  Stephanie…

Coming Soon — New Feature on Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Website

The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation welcomes feedback from the carcinoid/NET community so that we can regularly update our website, providing the most sought- after and up-to-date information possible.  Recently we were asked to add a feature to our Find…

9th Annual Run for Hope to Benefit Carcinoid Cancer Research and Education

Get your running shoes ready for the 9th ANNUAL RUN FOR HOPE on Saturday, July 13 in Fort Collins, Colorado – run, walk, or cheer people on during the 5K event!!  Neuroendocrine Cancer:  New Treatments and New Hope, an educational event with keynote speakers…