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NorCal CarciNET Community has participated in the Oakland Marathon (Oakland Running Festival) for over a decade. In that time we have had over 250 runners, walkers, and everything in between raise awareness and over $100,000 for our NET Community.

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We continue to be a leading non-profit at this event. Tell us your story, so we can share it with the festival organizer. Why do you participate or donate to this event? Who do you do it for or in honor of? 
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NorCal CarciNET Community joins others in the medical community objecting to Humana's decision to deny coverage for most PET and SPECT procedures starting on February 4, 2021. The NET community relies on PET imaging to better understand our disease and to establish if we are candidates for PRRT therapy. 

We hope others will join us and let Humana know that this policy is endangering the health of those with NETs and diseases.

To download our letter to Humana, please click here.

We are posting questions that are being collected at slido.com/NETCOVID

We are grateful to Dr. Pamela Kunz, MD (Oncology) and Dr. Janice (Wes) Brown, MD (Infectious Disease)
of Stanford University for their assistance in answering these questions.

As information is changing rapidly - Please consult with your medical team and the resources listed below for any updates or changes.

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If you experience symptoms of fever, cough or breathing problems please call your medical provider immediately to be evaluated for COVID-19.

Click here for COVID-19 and NETS Frequently Asked Question Page

Interview with Dr. Pamela Kunz on 2020 Bay Area Conference Cancellation and COVID-19


 

We are beyond grateful that Rebbeca Katz, author of the "Cancer Fighting Kitchen" and Jen Yasis, Founder of the Healing Kitchens, took time to answer questions that our neuroendocrine tumor community had on eating while we are all staying home and limiting our exposure during this pandemic.

This information does not constitute professional medical advice. For questions regarding your own health, always consult a physician.

Recipes referenced in this video: 
My Everything Drizzle  Magic Mineral Broth  Cozy Roasted Vegetable Soup  Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Pesto

Search the Recipe Box at RebeccaKatz.com more herby drizzles, dollops, other blended soups, and recipes.
Remember to omit minor ingredients that are not recommended for a NET or CS diet or that you know are not well tolerated. 
Vinegar was mentioned in the video to clean fruits and vegetables -  this is for other bacteria (NPR: What does it take to clean fresh food)

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN Cancelled due to COVID-19

2020 Bay Area Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient ConferenceStanford Medicine V web
Hosted by: Stanford University Medical Center and NorCal CarciNET Community
In cooperation with UCSF
Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm The Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, 326 Galvez St, Stanford, CA 94305

The day will feature nationally-renowned Stanford and UCSF NET experts, along with other internationally-known physician specialists who will offer sessions on a wide variety of topics pertaining to Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETS) including surgery, liver-directed therapy, imaging, PRRT, current clinical trials and strategies for living well after diagnosis. A pre-conference “primer” is offered for those newly diagnosed or in need of a refresher on the basics of NETs. We will also have breakout sessions by disease types. 

We are honored this year to have as our keynote speaker, Rebecca Katz, chef, and author of numerous cookbooks including "The Cancer Fighting Kitchen." 
Watch a live cooking demonstration with Ms. Katz where she'll teach you recipes and cooking strategies for maximizing the cancer fighting potential of food while minimizing cancer treatment-related side effects.  

Open to patients, caregivers and those interested in NETs.

Thanks to generous support from Stanford Medicine, NorCal CarciNET Community, and our Partners there is no registration fee. Conference registration includes lunch and parking.

Click on Read more info for speakers, and agenda.