The Foundation Dedicated to Discovering a Cure for Neuroendocrine Cancer

Caring for Carcinoid Foundation

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Patient Conversation

Carcinoid cancer survivor Ruth Gerdes discusses her diagnosis and the revolutionary surgery she underwent to remove her tumors at the Nebraska Medical Center.

The Long, Winding Road

Dave McCoy shares how his diagnosis of carcinoid cancer has taken him down a long, winding road and how he travels that road.

About CFCF Part II

In Part II of this video, Dr. Shivdasani continues his discussion on the basics of carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumors from Part I.

Dr. Matthew Kulke of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute discusses therapeutic options for neuroendocrine tumor patients.

Dr. Andrew Leiter of University of Massachusetts Medical Center discusses developments in the field of neuroendocrine tumor research. 

About CFCF Part I

In this video, CFCF Founder Nancy Lindholm discusses her diagnosis as well as her reasons for starting the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation. Nancy explains CFCF's mission and vision, as well as the CFCF Research Road Map that will enable the discovery of targeted therapies and ultimately a cure. 

The video also features Dr. Ramesh Shivdasani, Medical Oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and member of CFCF's Board of Scientific Advisors, as he explains the basics of carcinoid cancer and related neuroendocrine tumors.