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Survivor Stories
CFCF is honored to present Survivor Stories. They reflect remarkable courage and determination. Thank you to our Survivors for sharing their courage and words of hope with other patients.
Read our newest Survivor Stories:
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Give hope and a future to neuroendrocrine tumor patients:
donate to CFCF where 100% of all individual donations go to
carcinoid and related neuroendocrine tumor research. CFCF is
a 501(c)(3) organization-all contributions are tax-deductible. We want
our donors to know that we are allocating their donations responsibly
and wisely to achieve a carcinoid cure as quickly as possible.
To learn
more, view CFCF's:
Audited Financial Statements
IRS From 990
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CFCF in Action
 CFCF's
Founder and President, Nancy Lindholm O'Hagan, blogs about CFCF's
exciting new research projects, increasing awareness of and interest in
carcinoid/NET research, and bringing experts together to educate
patients.In her blog titled "Research and Awareness and You", Nancy writes, "I'm delighted by the extraordinary group of scientists and carcinoid attendees
who will attend the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation's Patient Education and
Awareness Conference on March 29th..." Click here to read more. |
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CFCF's Executive Director, Lauren Erb, blogs about her recent trip to Atlanta. Lauren writes, "This past weekend I had the honor of being a bridesmaid in my oldest friend
Molly's wedding. On Saturday morning, rather
than getting my hair and makeup done with the rest of the bridesmaids, I was
able to attend the MACAG support group meeting..." Click here to read more.
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Join us for a Cure
 Breezy Point Triathlon-Tri for a Cure:Norfolk, VAMay 31, 2009CFCF is back at the Breezy Point Triathlon in Norfolk, VA with the 12 person-strong Blackwood Family. This is a great race for
both the beginner and experienced triathlete. Click here to join the Blackwoods as they swim, bike AND run for a cure!  Bank of America Chicago Marathon:Chicago, ILOctober 11, 2009CFCF is looking for runners and supporters to join us this year as we run for a cure. This year's race is dedicated to Eva Donoghue and Kari Jones. Click here to join Team CFCF as we raise funds for research in honor of Eva, Kari and patients nationwide! The
Chicago Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons nationwide,
please help spread the word among runners you know that Team CFCF still
has spots available for this highly subscribed marathon. They can run
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Research in Pursuit of a Cure
 In a recent paper published in Nature Clinical Practice Oncology, the authors summarize the challenges of treating neuroendocrine tumors, discuss available data about therapies used to treat well-differentiated NETs, and the current strategies being used in clinical trials. Click here to read this paper.All CFCF-funded research follows a 3-step Research Road Map in order to unlock the genetic causes of carcinoid and related NETs, and to develop novel, targeted therapies. A recent article in the Boston Globe detailed the importance of such genetic research in finding new treatments for cancers and, in particular, for rare cancers. Click here to read this article.
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