Tag: neuroendocrine tumors

Vancouver Carcinoid & Neuroendocrine Tumor Conference Program Now Online

The program for the Carcinoid Neuroendocrine International Conference and Symposium for Medical Professionals and Patients to be held in Vancouver, Canada from May 13 to May 16 is now available online at: http://www.cnetscanada.org/

The conference…

Fulfilling the Mission: Carcinoid Cancer Foundation to Hire Development Director

As the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF) enters its 42nd year of serving the carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor community, the Foundation continues to seek new ways to expand upon its mission to REACH for a Cure — Research, Education, and…

Carcinoid & NET Patients: Your Vote Is Needed

This year, Pepsi is giving away millions in grants each month to fund good ideas that make the world a better place. In celebration of the Super Bowl, Pepsi is teaming up with a trio of NFL players who have each submitted Pepsi Grant ideas of their own. New Orleans…

Google Alerts for Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumors

Would you like to have the latest information about carcinoid cancer and other neuroendocrine tumors delivered directly to you in an e-mail, either as it occurs, daily or weekly?  If so, you can sign up for Google Alerts:  http://www.google.com/alerts…

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…

Grocery Shopping Tips & Comfort Food for Carcinoid Cancer and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients

If you are feeling especially ill, whether it’s from the effects of carcinoid and other neuroendocrine cancers, recent surgery or treatments, grocery shopping can be an overwhelming excursion. Family and friends can offer this invaluable service …

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 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 …

New CEO Named at Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

Keith R.P. Warner, President of Highland Water LLC in Denver, Colorado, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF). The appointment was announced by Richard R.P. Warner, M.D., Medical Director of the Foundation,…