neuroendocrine tumor

Meet Dr. Thor Halfdanarson at our November 13th Meeting

Join us for our regularly scheduled support group meeting on November 13th and meet Dr. Thor Halfdanarson. This meeting takes place three days after NET Cancer Day and is our last for 2016. Dr. Thor will be giving an overview presentation on neuroendocrine tumors, what’s new and upcoming in treatments and diagnostics, and do a question and answer session with our patient community. Dr. Thor is a trained medical oncologist who

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Northwoods NETS supports a high quality of life for neuroendocrine cancer survivors and caregivers  through its website, education and support sessions, awareness and advocacy activities. It is through your generous contributions that we are able to continue this life affirming work. Northwoods NETS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Minnesota. All contributions to Northwoods NETS are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We thank you for your support.

Keeping track of your health just got easier!

The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce that a new unique tool for carcinoid/NETs patients and their caregivers is now available! The Carcinoid NETs self-care tool, powered by Health Storylines™ allows you to track your mood, symptoms, and more, on the same timeline as your treatment. The Carcinoid NETs app makes sure you have an accurate, shareable record of your experience between physician visits, and helps you and your

2015 MINNEAPOLIS NET CANCER PATIENT CONFERENCE 

Led by nationally renowned NET cancer physician specialists, this program will help patients be their own advocates and flow current data and information to the medical community. The topics covered during the conference are critical to the diagnosis, treatment and overall welfare of NET patients. Plenty of Q & A time is provided. The $25 registration fee includes a full day of world class presentations, continental breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks. Click here

NET Cancer Day 2014 - 35W Bridge & Izzy the Islet Cell Zebra

We had our first winter weather event strike on NET Cancer Day, which made travel around the Twin Cities difficult. That didn’t stop Izzy the Islet Cell Zebra from going down to Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis to see the 35W bridge over the Mississippi lit up in honor of NET Cancer Day. The sky was odd. It was still snowing around the Metro and it was bitterly cold on