Tag: pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma

Treatment combinations for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

A new paper has recently been released in Digestion: International Journal of Gastroenterology that reviewed previously reported European trials. These trials specifically aimed at the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors outlined several combinations of chemotherapy drugs used to help with…

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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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2015 MINNEAPOLIS NET CANCER PATIENT CONFERENCE 

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…

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NET Cancer Awareness Ideas

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…

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4th Focus on Neuroendocrine Tumors

On Friday, October 24th, Abramson Cancer Center and Caring for Carcinoid presented their 4th Focus on Neuroendocrine Tumors. If you were unable to attend or missed the live streaming event, you can watch the archived event online here. Presentations include: Upcoming Abramson Cancer Center…

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Video presentation of Nancy Teixeira from Wren Labs on May 18, 2014

[embedplusvideo height=”400″ width=”584″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/Txp2YA” standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/0YfLOUS61pg?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=0YfLOUS61pg&width=584&height=400&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=” id=”ep1361″ /] On May 18th, 2014, Nancy Teixeira, administrator from Wren Labs, talked to Northwoods NETS to talk about their unique biomarker that helps detect neuroendocrine cells in the blood sooner than any other…

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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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Press Release: Governor Dayton Proclaims November 10th as 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 1:15 P.M. CST, October 28, 2013 Governor Mark Dayton proclaims November 10, 2013 as Net Cancer Awareness Day MINNEAPOLIS, MN OCTOBER 28, 2013:  Northwoods NETS…

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