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Chat with Dr. Thor Halfdarnason, Mayo Clinic – February 19, 2023

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…

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Dr. Thor presents the latest in NET research and treatments

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…

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NET Cancer Day in Minnesota 2022

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…

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of our NET patients, caregivers, family members, medical support teams and friends around the world. Twenty eighteen is going to be a fantastic year!

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NET Cancer Day is coming soon!

We are about a month away from NET Cancer Day, an international awareness day to help shine a light on neuroendocrine cancers. There are many ways you can help to make an impact on this upcoming NET Cancer Day: Talk to…

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Why did Steve Jobs die?

by John McDougall, MD Steve Jobs gave tacit permission and encouragement for me to write this newsletter article about the medical and nutritional aspects of his life when he commissioned his biographer to tell a true account. “I wanted my…

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NET Cancer Day 2014 – 35W Bridge & Izzy the Islet Cell Zebra

We had our first winter weather event strike on NET Cancer Day, which made travel around the Twin Cities difficult. That didn’t stop Izzy the Islet Cell Zebra from going down to Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis to see the…

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NET Cancer Day Selfies!

Northwoods NETS held their support group meeting on November 9th, the day before NET Cancer Day. Our group participated in the “selfie” initiative, which helps gives a face to NET Cancer and the obstacles patients go through to get a…

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Dr. Vargas presents to Northwoods NETS

On Sunday, March 9th, 2014, the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program team of Nebraska Medical Center presented their multidisciplinary approach to Northwoods NETS. Dr. Luciano Vargas gave a very informative speech that was a good primer about neuroendocrine tumors in general, as…

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Neuroendocrine Tumours Reference Guide for Patients and Families

Developed by our friends at the Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumour Society Canada group, this patient-friendly handbook was developed to provide you with information and support as you confront and adapt to a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) diagnosis. Visit their site to download your PDF…

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