neuroendocrine cancer

Meet Our Members

Northwoods NETS would like to introduce you to some of our members that participate in our support group. Name: Jan Jackson Location: Eagan, MN Diagnosis: Carcinoid, mid-gut Read more about Jan…   Name: Dawn Marie Location: Minneapolis, MN Date of Diagnosis: October 23, 2007 Diagnosis: Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Read more about Dawn Marie… If you would like to participate in our patient forum, please download our Northwoods NETS Patient Profile Questionaire, complete and email

The Jazzy Zebra is a publication that is produced by the Neuroendocrine Program at Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner, Louisiana and sent out periodically to patients living with neuroendocrine cancers including carcinoid, islet cell tumors and more. This is an archive of the last several years. A special thank you to Dr. Woltering’s team for creating this patient-friendly newsletter. Jazzy Zebra – April 2012 Jazzy Zebra – June 2012 Jazzy Zebra

Governor Dayton proclaims November 10th, NET Cancer Awareness Day

We are pleased and grateful to announce that Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Sunday, November 10th as NET Cancer Awareness Day. 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

Below are links to articles written by some of our members of Northwoods NETS. We are proud that our members are both educated and active in spreading awareness about our disease. Day helps focus awareness of NET Cancer LaVonne Levar wrote this thoughtful piece that appeared in the Duluth News Tribune. Governor aids woman’s awareness campaign Lisa Fontanna talks about her experience with Governor Dayton to sign the Proclamation for