neuroendocrine tumor

Press Release: 35W Bridge Goes Zebra for NET Cancer Awareness Day

NORTHWOODS NETS https://www.northwoodsnets.org info@northwoodsnets.org Press Release Contact: Dawn Marie Peterson Email: dawnmarie@northwoodsnets.org Phone: 612.296.3804 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 P.M. CST, October 31, 2012  35W Bridge Goes Zebra for NET Cancer Awareness Day MINNEAPOLIS, MN:  If the 35W Bridge appears to be wearing stripes next weekend, it is. Saturday, November 10 is worldwide NET Cancer Day. NET cancers, caused from rare neuroendocrine tumors or NETS, are the “zebras” of the cancer world. When

Press Release: Governor Mark Dayton proclaims November 10, 2012 as Net Cancer Awareness Day

NORTHWOODS NETS https://www.northwoodsnets.org info@northwoodsnets.org Press Release Contact: Dawn Marie Peterson Email: dawnmarie@northwoodsnets.org Phone: 612.296.3804 1:15 P.M. CST, October 29, 2012 Governor Mark Dayton proclaims November 10, 2012 as Net Cancer Awareness Day MINNEAPOLIS, MN OCTOBER 29, 2012:  Northwoods NETS is pleased to announce that Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation naming November 10, 2012 as NET Cancer Awareness Day. Worldwide, November 10th is recognized by patients, medical professionals and

2012 MInnesota NET Cancer Awareness Day Proclamation

We are pleased to announce that Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed November 10, 2012 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

The Carcinoid and Neuorendocrine Cancer patients are amazing and proactive. A number of them have blog sites, which are always nice to follow other patients treatment plans. Here are a few that we are aware of. If you know of others, please drop us an email! Beth’s Adventures with Carcinoid CancerAn overview of Beth’s journey dealing with a rare cancer. She was diagnosed in 2010. Channeling Jackie-OMarlena chronicles her day

The links below are great places to visit for both the newly diagnosed and the for those wanting to keep up to date on the latest treatments available.  Carcinoid Cancer Foundation The oldest organization in the U.S. that supports education and research into these rare cancers. Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network Providing support and information for NET cancer patients and caregivers. This group helps to organize educational conferences around the U.S.