Caring for Carcinoid Foundation

The mission of the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is to discover a cure for carcinoid cancer and related neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Our vision is to eliminate the suffering of patients, families, and caregivers affected by carcinoid and related NETs.

CFCF directs 100% of all individual donations to breakthrough scientific research. This is made possible by the generous support of CFCF's Board of Directors and corporate sponsors. Since its inception, CFCF has awarded over 5 million dollars in research grants to leading scientists at renowned institutions.

CFCF Patient Education Conference

at Stanford University on September 25, 2010.

Presenters will include Dr. George Fisher, Dr. Pamela Kunz, and Dr. Jeffrey Norton. Stay tuned for details! To register for the event please click here.

CFCF teams up with AACR to award

Carcinoid Tumor or Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor

research grants in 2011.

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is proud to announce a new and exciting grant opportunity made possible by collaboration with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Two grants—each totaling $250,000 over the span of 2 years—will be awarded to junior and senior investigators pursuing innovative ideas and approaches that have a direct application and relevance to carcinoid cancer or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Special emphasis will be placed on research projects that differ from projects currently funded by CFCF.

Through this joint effort, CFCF and AACR seek to increase the understanding of neuroendocrine tumor biology, elucidate the mechanisms of currently available therapies, and identify new treatment targets for carcinoid and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

"The AACR is thrilled to partner with The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation and the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Fund for the Arts and Sciences," said Margaret Foti, Ph.D., M.D. (h.c.), CEO of the American Association for Cancer Research. "We share the vision of these two incredible organizations to move the science forward to combat carcinoid tumors."

For further details regarding this grant opportunity, click here. Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2010.

We are proud to be a BBB Accredited charity! CFCF meets all 20 Wise Giving Alliance standards for charity accountability established by the Better Business Bureau. Click here to check out the CFCF Wise Giving Report.

Carcinoid breaking news

03/03	NET's - The Second Most Prevalent Malignant Tumor - EmpowHer (blog) NET's - The Second Most Prevalent Malignant Tumor EmpowHer (blog) Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors are classified as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and carcinoid tumors. Pancreatic neuroe..
03/02	Somatostatin analogues in the treatment of gastroenteropancreatic ... - 7th.. Somatostatin analogues in the treatment of gastroenteropancreatic ... 7thSpace Interactive (press release) They secrete peptides and neuroamines that cause distinct clinical syndromes, including carc..
03/02	Composite renal cell carcinoma with clear cell renal cell carcinomatous and.. Composite renal cell carcinoma with clear cell renal cell carcinomatous and ... UroToday Renal endocrine tumours are extremely rare, and carcinoid tumoral elements in renal cell carcinoma have never ..
03/01	Afinitor® and Temodar®: An Active Regimen for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tum.. Afinitor® and Temodar®: An Active Regimen for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Cancer Consultants These tumors include carcinoid tumors, islet cell tumors, medullary thyroid carcinomas, pheochromocyt..
02/26	Northern State University's Don Meyer has earned his impending retirement ... Northern State University's Don Meyer has earned his impending retirement ... ESPN And on the night of the accident, as doctors worked to keep the coach alive, a trauma surgeon discovered that Me..



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CFCF Headlines

Click HERE to read Nancy Lindholm's new blog.

Click HERE to read Lauren Erb's recap of CFCF's recent Research Symposium.

Click HERE to read "Living Well with Carcinoid", a nutritional guide by Jodi Newson, MS, RD, CSO.

Click HERE to read the CURE review of CFCF Board Member Carrie Host's cancer memoir, "Between Me and the River".

Click HERE to read Carrie Host's short essay on healing, titled "The Light Side of Darkness".

Sign up for the Chicago Marathon! Post-close registration is now available until 6/30/2010. Click HERE for details.

CFCF is also recruiting runners for the Marine Corps Marathon. Click HERE for details.