Living with cancer can seem like an overwhelming prospect, but there are many organizations providing services that strive to make your journey easier. Minnesota Specific Resources Cleaning Up for Cancer If you are located in the seven county Metro of Minneapolis-St. Paul, this organization can help. They are supported entirely by corporate and private donations along with grants, currently allowing two cleanings per patient. Pathways Minneapolis Pathways’ mission is to
Living with neuroendocrine cancer Tips for healthy living and well-being with neuroendocrine and carcinoid cancer. Injection sites for short-acting octreotide If you need a bump of short-acting octreotide, outside of your normal Sandostatin LAR shot, this page shows a handy chart to make it easier to rotate your injection sites. Medical ID Bracelets Looking for information about what carcinoid and neuroendocrine (NET) cancer patients should put on their medical ID
Formed in 1999, Northwoods NETS is a patient support and advocacy group for those living with neuroendocrine tumor cancers including Carcinoid, Islet Cell, and MEN-1. While based in the Twin Cities, Northwoods NETS provides support, information, and awareness for patients and caregivers all over Minnesota, North and South Dakota and western Wisconsin. We currently meet monthly via Zoom every third Sunday in a month. See our events sidebar with a list