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Dr. Vargas Presents to Northwoods NETS – Video & Powerpoint

Northwoods NETS was extremely lucky to have Dr. Luciano Vargas from the University of Nebraska Medical Center present to us on March 9, 2014. He is part of a multi-disciplinary team that works specifically with patients living with neuroendocrine cancers….

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2014 NET Patient Conference has been announced

A conference that includes all types of neuroendocrine tumor patients including mid-gut ‘noids, Lungnoids, P-Net patients and more. get ready for another fantastic lineup featuring over 20 world class NET experts presenting the information you need to make informed decisions about your health….

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Unprecedented Responses Seen in Neuroendocrine Tumors

Summary: Robert Fine, MD, reported at a press conference held in advance of the 2014 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (GICS), that the chemotherapy combination of capecitabine plus temozolomide either stalled disease progression or shrank tumors in 97% of patients whose disease had…

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I-35W Bridge strides it’s stripes

  The I-35W Bridge shows off it’s stripes for 2013’s Worldwide NET Cancer Day! Special thanks to Governor Mark Dayton for proclaiming this day in Minnesota and MN-DOT for making the bridge “go zebra.”

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Governor Dayton proclaims November 10th, NET Cancer Awareness Day

We are pleased and grateful to announce that Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Sunday, November 10th as NET Cancer Awareness Day. The proclamation reads as follows: State of Minnesota PROCLAMATION Whereas:  Neuroendocrine tumors (NETS) often develop into cancer and, if left…

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Uniform Standard of Care for Physicians – stop HMO and Insurance Carrier Abuse

We urge you to please read and consider signing the Uniform Standard of Care for Physicans petitions. Petition Background Congress should mandate that ANY PHYSICIAN WHO USES HIS/HER MEDICAL LICENSE IN A CAPACITY IN WHICH THE PHYSICIAN’S DECISION(S) OR ACTION(S)…

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Vote for Carcinoid Research

Now through March 4th, you can vote every day to help LSUHSC Foundation – Carcinoid Research Fund win $50,000 towards research! The Neuroendocrine Program at Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner specializes in the diagnosis and management of all forms of neuroendocrine tumors,…

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Photos from NET Cancer Day 2012

NET Cancer Day 2012. A small group of patients and family members attended the lighting together of the I-35W bridge in honor of NET Cancer Day.

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35W Bridge Shows off its Stripes

Striped in an alternating pattern of purple and white lights to help raise awareness in honor of NET Cancer Awareness Day.

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Press Release: 35W Bridge Goes Zebra for NET Cancer Awareness Day

NORTHWOODS NETS https://northwoodsnets.org/ info@northwoodsnets.org Press Release Contact: Dawn Marie Peterson Email: dawnmarie@northwoodsnets.org Phone: 612.296.3804 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 P.M. CST, October 31, 2012  35W Bridge Goes Zebra for NET Cancer Awareness Day MINNEAPOLIS, MN:  If the 35W Bridge appears to be wearing…

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