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SearchDedicated to Discovering a Cure
for Carcinoid and related Neuroendocrine Cancers
The mission of the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is to discover a cure for carcinoid cancer and related neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Our vision is to eliminate the suffering of patients, families, and caregivers affected by carcinoid and related NETs.
CFCF directs 100% of all individual donations to breakthrough scientific research. This is made possible by the generous support of CFCF's Board of Directors and corporate sponsors. Since its inception, CFCF has awarded over 4.5 million dollars in research grants to leading scientists at renowned institutions.
Pan-Mass Challenge Registration is Open!
Team CFCF is gearing up for the 2010 Pan-Mass Challenge to be held August 7 and 8! Registration is open for all; spots fill up quickly so sign up today! For more information click here. To register click here (please be sure to select Team Caring for Carcinoid when registering).
March for a Cure on March 27, 2010!
JOIN CFCF Founder, Nancy Lindholm, and Executive Director, Lauren Erb, at the Great Race of Agoura Hills in Los Angeles, California
or JOIN CFCF Director of Patient Support, Ben Blackwood, at the MD Anderson Cancer Center SCOPE Race in Houston, Texas to March for a Cure!
You can also RECRUIT your own Sunflower Squad and host a March for a Cure in your hometown!
If you are interested in recruiting your own Sunflower Squad, please contact ashley.malins@caringforcarcinoid.org.
Spring 2010 Patient Education Conferences
March 27, 2010 Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Seminar at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California
April 30, 2010 Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Day at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas
We are proud to be a BBB Accredited charity! CFCF meets all 20 Wise Giving Alliance standards for charity accountability established by the Better Business Bureau. Click here to check out the CFCF Wise Giving Report.
Carcinoid breaking news
| 03/16 | Annual Race to Remember this weekend in Dallas - Gaston Gazette Annual Race to Remember this weekend in Dallas Gaston Gazette Kelly, diagnosed with carcinoid cancer in April 2003, died Jan. 11, 2006 – about two months before her 33rd birthday. The former North Ga.. |
| 03/16 | Lexicon Announces Pricing of Common Stock in Public Offering - PR Newswire .. Lexicon Announces Pricing of Common Stock in Public Offering PR Newswire (press release) Lexicon currently has four drug candidates in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, ca.. |
| 03/15 | Karen H. Keil, 49 - Garner Citizen Karen H. Keil, 49 Garner Citizen In lieu of flowers, make a contribution in Karen's name to the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation 333 Mamaroneck Ave. #492 White Plains, NY 10605. |
| 03/15 | Initiation of Two Phase II Studies with Ipsen's Proprietary BIM 23A760 Firs.. Initiation of Two Phase II Studies with Ipsen's Proprietary BIM 23A760 First ... MarketWatch (press release) Aside from the symptomatic treatment of acromegaly and carcinoid syndrome due to neuro.. |
| 03/14 | Expression of Plasma Chromogranin A Can Predict Intestinal Carcinoid Tumour.. Expression of Plasma Chromogranin A Can Predict Intestinal Carcinoid Tumour ... DG News Tommie Mynster, MD, Department of Surgery K, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark, and colleagues investiga.. |
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Click HERE to read Nancy Lindholm's New Blog
Click HERE to see our new Carcinoid Educational Brochure
Click HERE to see our new Neuroendocrine Tumor Educational Brochure
Click HERE to
see our new patient packet describing the Clinic for Carcinoid Cancer at The
Nebraska Medical Center
Click
HERE to listen to our new Expert Interview with Dr. Richard Baum of
Zentralklinic Bad Berka
Click HERE to see information about board member, Carrie Host's book event
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