Tag: carcinoid

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

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…

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Partners with “The Insurance Warrior”

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…

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

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 …

Financial Resource for Carcinoid/NET Patients

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…

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation to Celebrate Milestone

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 …

Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Salutes CCAN

As we enjoy the holiday season and prepare for the New Year, it is also a time to reflect upon the past year and to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond on a daily basis to improve the lives of carcinoid cancer/neuroendocrine tumor patients …

Carcinoid Heart Disease: Facts You Need to Know

Remembering Monica Warner

When Monica Warner, CCF’s Director of Development and Research Coordinator, died suddenly on August 7, 2009, the carcinoid/NET community lost one of their most staunch advocates.  In an overwhelming demonstration of admiration, respect,  and love,…

How Do I Find a Carcinoid/NET Doctor?

“How can I find a doctor who knows how to diagnose or treat carcinoid?” is one of the most frequent questions we hear from callers to our information/support line.  And we can help you.  There are carcinoid/neuroendocrine tumor (NET) specialists…