NorCal CarciNET Support Group

Our mission is to help those with neuroendocrine tumors and carcinoid to share challenges and experiences, learn about prognosis and treatments, find information, and improve communications between the medical community, patients and caregivers. By providing opportunities for our members to connect with others who have these rare illnesses we will enable them not only to get their questions answered but also to give and receive emotional support. In addition, we aspire to bring greater awareness to the medical community and the public so as to promote earlier detection and treatment of these often unrecognized illnesses.

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NorCal CarciNET Support Group is now a 501(c)(3) - Contribution made to our group are now tax deductible.

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Running for a cause

Update: On March 24th, 2013 Todd finished the race in 3:58:26 - 17 seconds off his target goal - he more than made up for it by raising over $3,000 - 3x his target fund raising goal. Thank you Todd and all of his supporters.  Those shirts sure look good next to the Raider's silver and black.
 

Discover MI Patient Event

On Sunday June 9th, 2013 the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging will be holding a patient education day at their annual meeting.  The patient program is designed for patient and those who support them as well as the general public to learn more about molecular imaging and treatments.  There will be a special NETs breakout in the afternoon covering specific imaging and treatments available for those with NETS delivered by international experts.  Click here to download the full brochure, registration is free and includes lunch.  The conference will be at the Vancouver Convention Center.

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The Evolving Landscape of Neuroendocrine Tumors

Dr. Emily K. Bergsland NETs Oncologist at UCSF's Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center published an overveiw of Neuroendocrine Tumors "The Evolving Landscape of Neuroendocrine Tumors" in the  Seminars in oncology Journal 1 February 2013.  (volume 40 issue 1 Pages 4-22 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2012.11.013)

Jeanette Shaffner - Founder of NorCal CarciNET Support Group

{jcomments on}Dear friends, Jeanette Shaffner the founder of NorCal CarciNET and an inspiration to many in the NET community passed away September 8, 2012. Jeanette had battled NETs since 1998. She was the pioneer of the Northern California carcinoid support groups. We will miss her greatly. 

Please feel free to leave any messages or thoughts in celebration of her life in the comment section below.

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Informational Videos Featuring NorCal CarciNET Board Members

Many members of the NorCal CarciNET Support Group donate their time and energy to produce informational material for patient and caregivers living with Neuroendocrine Tumors.

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