Raising awareness of neuroendocrine cancers around the world

Mar 17 2012 Los Angeles Patient Education Seminar

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is dedicated to empowering patients and equipping them with a comprehensive understanding of treatment options so that patients can make the best informed decision when deciding their care. In the spirit of empowering patients, CFCF is pleased to bring together our extensive community of patients, loved ones, medical professionals, and supporters for a Patient Education Conference at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Together we will learn more about the latest developments in research and clinical care for patients with neuroendocrine cancers. This free event will feature expert clinicians, patient discussion panels and time for Q&A. Complimentary food and drink will be served.

To learn more about this free event, please call 617-948-2514. All patients and caregivers are invited to submit their questions for topics to be discussed during the conference.

Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day Update: Events from Australia to Europe to North America

Go around the globe for the second Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day (WNCAD) on November 10, 2011. Throughout that day, videos featuring NET events and experts will air on www.netcancerday.org  as the sun travels west, from Australia to Europe to North America. People can also “Like” the campaign on Facebook (www.facebook.com/netcancerday) and “Think Zebra”to share the NET campaign’s zebra mascot.  Help our NET zebra to spread the message across the globe and check out our Zebra around the World map!

Read more about events and watch some terrific NET awareness videos.

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From Alberta to Newfoundland, many in the Canadian NET cancer community are participating in a series of awareness raising/fundraising walks this weekend.  The walks have been organized by CNETS (Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor Society) Canada Read rest of article.

Focus on Neuroendocrine Tumors Patient and Caregiver Conference

Please join us for our first Patient Education Event in Pennsylvania in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center. The free conference will feature the latest information on research and clinical care for neuroendocrine cancers Read rest of article.

Stanford Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Conference

Join the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation to learn more about neuroendocrine cancer research and clinical care.  Saturday will feature seminars including “Hot Topics in Care” and “Psycho-Social Aspects of Advanced Disease.” Read rest of article.

5,000 Mile Journey to Raise Funds for London Hospital

On August 20, carcinoid survivor Andrew Gordon began a 5,000 mile motorcycle ride, covering three countries – England, Wales, and Scotland – in 18 days to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Hospital in London where he has been treated for six years. Read rest of article.

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What is the Carcinoid Car?  It’s a specially designed, virtual Toyota Camry entered into the Sponsafier 4 competition by Danielle, daughter of a carcinoid patient, to help bring about greater awareness of carcinoid cancer. Read rest of article.