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Breaking News in Carcinoid and NET Research
 Oral presentation on Sandostatin® LAR® Phase III data shows significant
antitumor benefit in patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors of
the midgut. To read more about the results from the placebo controlled phase III trial (PROMID) click here. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for NETs have been updated to include octreotide therapy as a new management option for asymptomatic patients with recurrent, unresectable carcinoid tumors as a category 2A recommendation. This addition is based on recently published interim results of PROMID. For more information, click here.North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) released a statement in response to questions regarding VEGF inhibitors. NANETS physicians acknowledge the ability of angiogenesis inhibitors to slow tumor growth and improve survival in patients with several different types of metastatic cancer. For the full statement click here. The University of Texas conducting a clinical trial to test the ability of whole-body fever-range thermal therapy safely treat cancer cells wherever they are throughout the entire body. The study is testing the combination of fever-range
heat treatment and chemotherapy to see if it improves cancer response
compared to the effect of only chemotherapy drugs in current use; if the
thermochemo-therapy helps the person's own body fight the cancer cells; and if
this treatment is safe and comfortable for the patient. Click here to read more about the clinical trial. |
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Springtime Success!
The results are in! This spring Team CFCF members raised nearly $20,000 in the Country Music
Marathon and the Breezy Point Triathlon. We are grateful for the generosity and hard work of all participants; both events were successful in raising funds for carcinoid awareness and research!
Country Music Marathon: April 25, 2009 (Nashville, TN).
Thank you and congratulations to the CFCF team members who completed the Marathon and Half-Marathon courses! Your contributions helped CFCF raise $6,800! For official finishing times click here.
Breezy Point Triathlon: May 31, 2009 (Norfolk, VA)
A big thank you to all the CFCF triathletes who joined up with the Blackwood family to participate in this event! Your contributions helped CFCF raise over $11,300! For official finishing times click here.
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Join Us for a Cure!
The following events are currently recruiting. If you or someone you
know would like to join Team CFCF in one of the following events,
please contact us.
Chicago Marathon: October 11, 2009 (Chicago, IL)
Join Team CFCF as we run to a cure for the third year in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. This year, CFCF will dedicate the race to Eva Donoghue and Kari Jones for all they have done to build Team CFCF's Chicago Marathon Community. They have become critical to Team CFCF bringing their friends, family and supporters to run, cheer and have a great time. Thank you Eva and Kari!
Marine Corps Marathon: October 25, 2009 (Washington, D.C.)
Join Team CFCF in "The People's Marathon" as we run for research. This scenic course is also known as "The Marathon of the Monuments," and runs through the nation's capital.
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