Author: The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (CCF)
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First Ever Global Survey for Carcinoid & Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Patients
Participate in the first ever global survey specifically focused on NET (neuroendocrine tumor) cancer!
Please help the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation and the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation – both members of the International Neuroendocrine Cancer…
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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…
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2014 National NET Cancer Patient Conference — Registration Now Open
Carcinoid and NET (neuroendocrine tumor) cancer patients, caregivers and family members, as well as physicians and other health professionals, have a unique opportunity to learn more about NET cancer, including the latest information about diagnosis…
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Carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients, physicians, caregivers, support group leaders and patient advocates gathered to learn more from nationally and internationally recognized carcinoid/NET specialists and local physician specialists…
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Mobile Survey for Carcinoid Syndrome Community
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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10 Highlights of the Year 2013 for the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Community
As the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation looks back on the year 2013, we reached out to physicians, patients, support group leaders, listserv managers, patient advocates, and business colleagues to see what they thought were among the highlights of the past…
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Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors and Social Security Disability Benefits
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
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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Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day, November 10, 2013
Name Your NET Hero, a global webinar, a bridge striped in alternating patterns of purple and white lights, walks, conferences, and more are some of the many ways people around the globe are participating in the 4th annual Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness…
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New Jersey Carcinoid Cancer NETwork Conference in November, Registration through October 16
Three of the country’s leading carcinoid and neuroendocrine cancer specialists will be featured speakers for the New Jersey Carcinoid Cancer NETwork Conference. to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza in Edison, New Jersey. Carcinoid/NETs: …
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