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14 Inspirational Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Survivor Stories
Living with a rare disease is especially challenging on many levels. Carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor patients are acutely aware of these challenges – including getting a proper diagnosis and finding a physician who specializes in treating…
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Two Lung Carcinoid Survivors Inspire and Lead the Way
Deirdre Durant finished folding the last of 1,000 origami cranes only days before surgery to remove her left lung. She was seeking to fulfill the ancient Japanese legend that promises anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by…
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Lung Carcinoid Survivor Runs Marathon in California
When Kenneth Todd asked his surgeon how the removal of his left lung would affect his daily activities, the surgeon told him he could do everything except run a marathon. Mr. Todd, who had never previously been a runner, decided he had a new goal. In 2006,…
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