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Understanding Neuroendocrine Tumors On International Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Day, we shine a light on neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), which often go unnoticed in healthcare discussions. These tumors can develop in various areas of the body and may present a variety of…
Northwoods NETS is pleased to announce that we have a very special meeting set up for September! This will take the place of our usual in-person support meeting in September. We are coordinating with the the professional group called North American…
We have a very special meeting set up for September! We are coordinating with the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) and Learn Advocate & Connect—A Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (LACNETS) to have a Regional NET Patient Education Conference on Saturday,…
Dr. Thor Halfdarnason joined us in February 19, 2023 to have an interactive chat with members of Northwoods NETS. He discussed the latest treatments, research, and trials for the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors and neuroendocrine carcinoma. Click here for a…
Please join us on February 19, 2023, for our bi-monthly “Zoom” support meeting. The meeting will begin at 1:00 pm CST so please log in a few minutes early. We are pleased that Dr. Thor Halfdanarson from Mayo Clinic will…
Governor Walz Proclaims NET Cancer Awareness Day We are pleased and grateful to announce that Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Thursday, November 10th as NET Cancer Awareness Day. See the proclamation at our website. I-35W Bridge Lights Up For NET…
Action Requested by November 1, 2019 On October 18, 2019, an opinion piece that NorCal CarciNET Community’s Josh Mailman opinion article (“CMS policy shouldn’t penalize those with rare disease”) was published by The Hill, The opinion piece highlighted the challenges with…
University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first U.S. cancer center to be designated a Neuroendocrine Tumor Center of Excellence by the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS). In making the award to the Iowa team in early March, ENETS…
Northwoods NETS is pleased to announce that Senator Mark Dayton has proclaimed Friday, November 10th, NET Cancer Awareness Day in the state of Minnesota. We thank Governor Dayton for his continued recognition of this unusual cancer. It is estimated that…
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has recently released a new guideline book for patients diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors. With very readable language it discusses what neuroendocrine tumors are, how they are diagnosed, the various types of treatments that are…
