FDA Approves Afinitor for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Last week, the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation was proud to break the news that Afinitor received FDA approval for patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Specifically, Afinitor tablets have been approved to treat patients with progressive pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that are unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic.
Afinitor's approval is an important advance in treating pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patients. It is the first FDA approved therapy for these patients since 1982.
Read more about Afinitor's FDA review and approval. Any patients considering this or any other potential treatment should consult with a physician well-versed in treating neuroendocrine tumor patients. Experienced clinicians are necessary to understand the best timing and duration of therapy with Afinitor or other potential treatments. Please consult CFCF's Doctor Database or call 617-948-2514 for help finding an experienced clinician.
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CFCF Welcomes Your Survivor Stories
We welcome your Survivor Story submissions. Survivor Stories provide an opportunity for patients to support each other through their personal experiences using their unique voices. The stories reflect remarkable courage and determination, providing hope for patients and caregivers alike. They also help motivate your fellow patients to action and serve as a forum to connect. Check out the featured stories on our website and in this week's E-update, and consider sharing your story with our community today! |
Run for a Cure With Team CFCF
2011 has been a great year for Team CFCF athletes! We have met passionate runners and walkers from Texas to California to Tennessee. Won't you join in the fun? We still have charity spots available for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 9 and the Marine Corps Marathon on October 30 in Washington, D.C. These are two of the premier races in America, featuring beautiful urban landscapes and crowds of enthusiastic supporters. General registration is now closed, so don't miss out on this great opportunity to grab one of our remaining charity slots. With both marathons taking place in October, you still have plenty of time to get into marathon shape! Contact Frances [email protected] for details on registration. Hurry - these are very popular races! We'll see you at the finish line!
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