The latest in carcinoid and pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer research

05/01 Seventh Annual SCOPE Race a Success

It was a beautiful day in Houston, Texas when over 133 individuals joined together to raise awareness of carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumors.

04/14 Announcing 2012 CFCF-AACR Grant Recipient

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation is pleased to announce the newest research grant awarded through its partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research. This two-year grant of $250,000 ($125,000 per year) will support a research team headed by Renata Pasqualini, Ph.D., of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

04/12 Reseach Symposium Brings Excitement and Hope

On April 11, CFCF co-hosted, along with our partner, the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Foundation for the Arts and Sciences, our annual Research Symposium at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research here in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

04/10 LX 1032 Receives Orphan Drug Status

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals has received orphan drug designation for LX1032 (telotristat etiprate) for the treatment of carcinoid syndrome. Telotristat etiprate is currently being developed under "Fast Track" status in the United States and Orphan Designation in the European Union.

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Walk With Chuck

Prospect Transportation and Alternative Fuels Transportation proudly present the first annual Walk With Chuck. This 10- mile walk through Bergen County, NJ will support neuroendocrine cancer research in memory of Charlie Eichholz. After pounding the pavement, come join us for a backyard-style barbeque!

Bolder Boulder

Recently named "America's Best 10K" by Runner's World magazine, the Bolder Boulder is not only one of the largest road races in the world, but also a fun and festive family event. The race winds through Boulder's neighborhoods and finishes in CU's Folsom Field with one of the largest Memorial Day tributes in the country!

Pan Mass Challenge

Do you enjoy cycling? Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to cycle 50, 100, or nearly 200 miles in 2 days? Do you want to support CFCF's efforts to find a cure for neuroendocrine cancers?

Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to walk!

Cure Carcinoid Golf Tournament

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) proudly supports the annual Cure Carcinoid Golf Tournament in memory of Bradford Monks.

Bradford collaborated with Barry Silbert in the establishment of SecondMarket. Bradford was diagnosed in November 2004 with carcinoid cancer and died on February 17, 2007 at the age of 40 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. Bradford is survived by his mother, Eleanor Monks, sister and brother-in-law, Julie and David Zvara, and brother, Dave. Funds support the SecondMarket-Bradford Monks Memorial Award.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

For the 6th consecutive year, the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation is fielding a team in the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! With 45,000 runners, 1.5 million spectators, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, this is one of the premier marathons in the world.