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Submitted 01/2010
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.
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Join Us for a Cure
Make a difference and get involved with CFCF! Unite, meet fellow members of the carcinoid community, and spread awareness at upcoming CFCF events!
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Give hope and a future to neuroendocrine 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.
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Los Angeles - Patient Education Seminar at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, March 27th, 2010 
Come join your fellow neuroendocrine tumor patients for an exciting day of discovery. Learn about the latest in treatment options, the role of surgical intervention and radioembolization as well as participate in two patient-oriented, interactive case studies. These studies will be geared towards answering important questions such as: how does one determine the best treatment options, what are the outcomes from these decisions, and more. Click here to learn more about this great event and for details on how to register. |
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The Great Race of Agoura Hills Los Angeles, CA - March 27, 2010
 Before the Patient Education Seminar at Cedars-Sinai, join Team CFCF in the Great Race of Agoura Hills. Come with your friends, family, and fellow survivors as we run/walk for a cure. Pick you path and pace! Participants can choose one of five different distances--voted among the most beautiful races in the US. Although they start in different locations, each race finishes at the same place. Click here for more info including registration information. Register today to ensure your spot! After the race, we welcome you to attend the Patient Education Seminar (details above). |
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March for a Cure on March 27, 2010!
Join race captain Jan Peine in Houston, TX on March 27, 2010 for the 2010 MD Anderson SCOPE 5k and 1k Fun Run/Walk. Although the race is a fundraiser for colon cancer, Team CFCF will be raising awareness for carcinoid cancer and funds for neuroendocrine tumor (NET) research at MD Anderson. Both colon and carcinoid cancers are treated at MD Anderson in the gastroenterology department and both cancers may be detected through colonoscopies. Click here for details.
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Houston - Patient Education Conference, April 30th, 2010
 The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation is proud to co-host the first Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Conference in Houston, Texas. Ask leading specialists from multiple fields the questions you want answered. These experts will share the latest in carcinoid/related NET understanding and treatment. Each speaker will give a brief lecture and then participate in a question-and-answer session which will be moderated by CFCF Founder Nancy Lindholm. Click here to learn more about this exciting event. |
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A Guide to Patient Rights
 CFCF is happy to announce a new blog on patient rights and advocacy. Written by our Patient Advocacy intern, Daniel Joo, it consists of a series of posts designed to help guide you through your health care experience. Current posts include 'Informed Consent' and 'The Doctor-Patient Relationship'. Click here to read these informative posts.
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Results from the Phase III Clinical trial of Sutent® for Patients with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
 Pfizer Inc announced the results of its Phase III Clinical trial for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Those treated with Sutent (sunitinib malate) showed a median progression-free survival of 11.4 months compared with 5.5 months in patients in the placebo arm. Check here for the full press release and more information. |
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Pan-Mass Challenge
Registration is open and Team CFCF is gearing up for the 2010 Pan-Mass Challenge! Join Team CFCF in our 5th year participating; we welcome new and experienced riders who love making a difference and having a great time doing it. We hold several training rides of various levels of difficulty and distance, led by enthusiastic team members. We also enjoy talks by member of CFCF's esteemed Board of Scientific Advisors. Registration fills up quickly, so sign up today; be sure to select Team Caring for Carcinoid! |
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