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First Meeting, New Carcinoid/NET Support Group in Los Angeles, California

There's a new support group in Los Angeles and the first meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25th! Edward M Wolin, MD will talk about "Exciting News from the New Orleans NET Conference." Pictured below is Dr. Wolin. Read More

"Imaging of Neuroendocrine Tumors and Obstacles to Diagnosis," a Free Webinar on August 22 for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

SPECIAL NOTICE:  This webinar has just been opened to the patient community and the public, with limited spaces available.  Register today at the link below for the August 22 webinar.

Are you or do you know a physician or healthcare professional who would like to learn more about diagnosing and managing NETs? Here’s an excellent opportunity to hear from a carcinoid/NET specialist, Dr. Eric H. Liu, during a free webinar on Wednesday, August 22. Dr. Liu (pictured below), a surgical oncologist, is Director of the Neuroendocrine Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The webinar, “Imaging of Neuroendocrine Tumors and Obstacles to Diagnosis,” is free and is designed for radiologists, oncologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, and other healthcare providers who diagnose and treat patients with NETs. CLICK HERE for more information.

NETs-Liver-Metastases Landmark Consensus Conference, London, December 12-13, 2012

A landmark conference on neuroendocrine liver metastases will be held in London, UK at The Royal College of Physicians on December 12 & 13, 2012. Over 300 experts are expected to attend this state-of-the-art consensus conference, the goal of which is to provide internationally accepted statements on the management of NET liver metastases. http://net-liver-mets.com/

Monica Grundmann Dedicates Championship Ride to Carcinoid Cancer Awareness

Congratulations to carcinoid cancer survivor Monica Grundmann on winning the OCTRA 25 mi/40 km Competitive Trail Ride in Stormont, Ontario, Canada with her MORAB stallion, Excalibur Legend, on June 10th (check out those zebra striped gloves!!). Monica dedicated her ride to carcinoid awareness, the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation in the United States, and the Carcinoid NeuroEndocrine Tumor Society Canada.  In honor of Monica others will be riding with zebra ribbons during future competitions!  Monica is incorporating zebra striping on her saddle pad and wears zebra gloves!!  You can learn more about the special horses Monica breeds, raises, trains and enters in competitions here: http://silhouettestables.webs.com/home.htm.

Mud Cats Little League Team Raises Awareness for Carcinoid Cancer and Funds for the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

To the amazing Mud Cats Little League Team, their coaches, families and friends we say a huge THANK YOU!!! Raising awareness about carcinoid cancer and funds for the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation was the goal of the June 2, 2012  Loudoun County, Virginia game and the results were incredible. There were over $4,200 in donations at the time of the game and donations are still coming in, now totaling more than $4,500!!  Over 100 people attended the game on a beautiful, sunny day.    Thank you so much for your generosity and support!!

Run for Hope to Benefit Carcinoid Research and Education

Get your running shoes ready for the 8th Annual Run for Hope, organized by the Lambert family!  The goal of the August 4th run is to raise awareness of carcinoid cancer, provide education, and give hope . . . while raising funds for carcinoid research/education.  The run will be held in the City Park, Fort Collins, Colorado. Following the race and lunch, carcinoid/NET specialist Dr. Eugene Woltering will be a guest speaker at the Medical Center of The Rockies in Loveland.

2012 National NET Patient Conference

Register now for the 2012 National NET Patient Conference to be held September 20 – 22, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.   This is an excellent opportunity to get information about NETs from nationally and internationally recognized carcinoid/NETs specialists.  Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with a NET for many years, you will leave the conference with timely information and be a better advocate for yourself. In 2009 this conference was sold-out with 500 in attendance!!! Guests will stay at the Astor Crowne Plaza in the heart of the French Quarter, where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street, and you are steps away from world-renowned dining and the amazing sounds of New Orleans' Jazz or Blues. Click here for more information and to register:   http://conta.cc/zgB5hV.