Tag: carcinoid

stephen j marx md

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Patient and Family Seminar in Chicago

February 14, 2014

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1 and 2 patients and their families are invited to a free, half-day education seminar on Saturday, March 22, 2014, presented by the Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and American Multiple

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Mobile Survey for Carcinoid Syndrome Community

January 16, 2014

Carcinoid syndrome patients, caregivers, and advocates in the carcinoid syndrome community are invited to participate in an exclusive mobile survey being conducted by WEGO Health via Truvio.

WEGO Health is an organization committed to empowering…

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Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors and Social Security Disability Benefits

December 15, 2013

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 …

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Discover Something New in Carcinoid Syndrome

November 11, 2013

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…

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

August 28, 2013

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…

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alexander masters

A Possible Cure for Neuroendocrine Cancer: Exciting Update!

June 19, 2013

Back in September 2012 we shared the following:  “For $1.6 million (1 million pounds) an oncolytic virus that has the potential to cure neuroendocrine cancer can be named for the donor.  At Uppsala University in Sweden researchers are ready to start a …

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Excel Diagnostics and Nuclear Oncology Center Selected For New Investigational PRRT Treatment and Gallium Scan for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients

May 15, 2013

For carcinoid, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, and other NET cancer patients seeking the most advanced nuclear medicine opportunities in  the United States, Excel Diagnostics and Nuclear Oncology Center  in Houston, Texas, in collaboration with…

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2nd Luncheon with the Experts — Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients Are Invited!!

February 13, 2013

The Big Apple Noids support group has announced the second Luncheon with the Experts on Sunday, March 3, 2013.  This program, initiated and sponsored by the Big Apple Noids in collaboration with the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, brings together carcinoid…

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8 Easy Steps to Sign Up for Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumor Google Alerts

January 13, 2013

Do you want to get the latest news about carcinoid and other neuroendocrine tumors delivered directly to your email address? Are you interested in stories about carcinoid/NET survivors, research, clinical trials, blogs, physicians, or organizations? …

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Luncheon with the Experts — Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients Are Invited!!

January 4, 2013

The Big Apple Noids support group has initiated and is sponsoring, in collaboration with the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Luncheon with the Experts, a program which brings together carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients with physicians…

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