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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
| 03/11 | Management of Cancer Patients in ICU - Express Healthcare (blog) Express Healthcare (blog) Management of Cancer Patients in ICU Express Healthcare (blog) It is seen in bronchogenic carcinoma (small cell lung cancer, carcinoid tumours, leukaemias and lymphomas, cyc.. |
| 03/08 | ImmunoGen, Inc. Announces Orphan Drug Designation Granted to IMGN901 for .... ImmunoGen, Inc. Announces Orphan Drug Designation Granted to IMGN901 for ... MarketWatch (press release) CD56 is expressed on MCC, small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), ovarian cancer, carcinoid and other s.. |
| 03/08 | Biophama Firms Lexicon And Poniard In The Hurt Locker - 24/7 Wall St. (blog.. Biophama Firms Lexicon And Poniard In The Hurt Locker 24/7 Wall St. (blog) The firm bragged about its advances in treatments for type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and carcinoid syndrome. It was .. |
| 03/03 | NET's - The Second Most Prevalent Malignant Tumor - EmpowHer (blog) NET's - The Second Most Prevalent Malignant Tumor EmpowHer (blog) Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors are classified as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and carcinoid tumors. Pancreatic neuroe.. |
| 03/03 | Somatostatin analogues in thetreatment of gastroenteropancreatic ... - 7thS.. Somatostatin analogues in thetreatment of gastroenteropancreatic ... 7thSpace Interactive (press release) They secrete peptides and neuroamines that cause distinct clinical syndromes, including carci.. |
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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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