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Led by nationally renowned NET cancer physician specialists, this program will help patients be their own advocates and flow current data and information to the medical community. The topics covered during the conference are critical to the diagnosis, treatment and overall welfare…
We have a few patients in our group that have strong connections with carcinoid in their family. A new study at NIH has opened and we strongly encourage those affected to look into this. I have cut and paste an…
This is a list of great ideas to help raise awareness in our communities that Lavonne Levar, one of our pancreatic neuroendocrine patients, has compiled. If you would like to add to the list, drop me a note at [hide_email…
Results from first global survey of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients reveal profound impact of this rare cancer on quality of life The International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance (INCA) and Novartis announced the quality-of-life results from the first global survey of patients…
One of the activities of the International NET Cancer Alliance for this year’s NET Cancer Day on November 10th (Monday) will be a streaming of photos from social media using the hashtag #NETCancerDay to form a Slide Show on the…
Northwoods NETS is honored to announce that Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation naming Sunday, November 10, 2013 as NET Cancer Awareness Day for the third year in a row. Worldwide, November 10th is recognized by patients, medical professionals…
If you were unable to attend this year’s national conference in North Carolina presented by the Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network, you have a wonderful opportunity to stream the 4th Focus on Neuroendocrine Tumors Conference being presented by Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Center and…
While not specifically related to NETS, this Infographic puts the emphasis on rare diseases, which neuroendocrine cancers are classified. Sermo is an online physician social media and networking site. Check out their infographic to remind doctors that sometimes there are zebras…
Zebra Talk is a wonderful, patient-friendly guide on the world of neuroendocrine cancer. Featuring information and tips on navigating this disease from diagnoses to treatments. Below is a note from the editor, Suzi Garber. “This booklet is intended as a…
Nancy Teixeira, who is a Carcinoid cancer patient, registered nurse and the Administrator/Nurse Clinician for Wren Laboratories, LLC will be presenting to Northwoods NETS on May 18th at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. She will begin her talk at 2pm, one hour before…
