Tag: carcinoid
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…
Hey, good looking, have you been noticing subtle changes with your skin? You might want to get your cute booty to the skin doctor ASAP. Patients living with neuroendocrine cancers including carcinoid are frequently familiar with two of the classic symptoms…
It’s not often that we have a reason to discuss reality television shows here on Northwoods NETS, but, we have a notable exception right now. The Voice contestant, Felicia Temple, 28, is also a neuroendocrine tumor patient. An amazing vocalist and…
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce that a new unique tool for carcinoid/NETs patients and their caregivers is now available! The Carcinoid NETs self-care tool, powered by Health Storylines™ allows you to track your mood, symptoms, and more,…
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 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…
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…
