We are pleased to announce that Governor Dayton has proclaimed November 10, 2015 as NET Cancer Day in the state of Minnesota. This is the fourth year that he has offered his support in raising awareness for rare neuroendocrine cancers.
The proclamation reads as follows:
State of Minnesota
PROCLAMATION
Whereas: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETS) often develop into cancer and, if left untreated, can result in serious illness and death; and
Whereas: Healthcare professionals often underestimate the malignant and metastatic potential of neuroendocrine tumors; and
Whereas: NET cancer patients are often misdiagnosed or receive a delay of diagnosis, which can have a negative impact on their chance of survival and quality of life;
and
Whereas: Survival for NET cancer patients is further compromised by fragmented care and lack of access to treatment by networks of specialists; and
Whereas: Although there have been advances in the detection and treatment of NET cancers, not all patients are benefiting quickly enough from scientific and medical
progress in the field; and
Whereas: With timely diagnosis and proper treatment, NET cancer patients have significantly improved outcomes and quality of life.
Now, Therefore, I, Mark Dayton, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim November 10, 2015 as:
Net Cancer Day
in the State of Minnesota
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol on this 17th day of October.
Mark Dayton
Governor
Steve Simon
Secretary of State
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