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Rare Disease Infographic

Posted by NWN Posted on July 4, 2014
Posted in news Tagged carcinoid, neuroendocrine cancer, neuroendocrine tumor, rare disease

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 amongst those horses.

rare-disease-infographic-v2

Author: NWN

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