Tag: multiple endocrine neoplasia

CCF Releases New Video on Surgery for Neuroendocrine Tumors

Many doctors have historically considered surgery the first and best option for treating a neuroendocrine tumor (NET), when appropriate for their patients. But with all the treatments that have emerged over the past 10 years, as well as new perspectives…

10 Special Events and Days for the Neuroendocrine Tumor Community

“Whoever you are, you have the power to reduce the impact of cancer for…

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

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…

But You Look So Good . . . Stories by Carcinoid Cancer Survivors

The intimate stories of those living with a poorly understood and rare cancer are shared in Maria Gonzalez’s new book, But You Look So Good . . . . Stories by Carcinoid Cancer Survivors. Over 20 patient and caregiver stories explore how carcinoid and neuroendocrine…

OncLive TV Releases 2 More Videos in Neuroendocrine Tumors Series

Two new videos have been released in the OncLive TV series on carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), including pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and genetic syndromes that predispose people to develop pancreatic NETs such MEN1 (multiple endocrine…

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Seminar Scheduled at Mayo Clinic

The basics of MEN; thyroid, parathyroid, pancreatic, pituitary, and adrenal surgery; genetics of MEN; and patient chronicles are among the topics to be covered during the second MEN Seminar presented by American Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Support…

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Type 1 Seminar Scheduled for June 2012 at Mayo Clinic

MEN, carcinoid, and neuroendocrine cancer patients, family members, caregivers, advocacy groups, physicians, and healthcare professionals are invited to attend the Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Seminar presented by American Multiple Endocrine…

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…

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Seminar Scheduled for September 2011 at Mayo Clinic

SPECIAL NOTE:  This seminar has been cancelled but may be rescheduled at a later date in a different format.  We will post any updates we  receive.

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MEN, carcinoid, and neuroendocrine…