Date & Time
2th Annual 'Celebration of Life' Gala. It's an evening of sharing- with Dinner, Cocktails, Dancing, a Silent Auction and Raffles.
Funds raised will benefit neuroendocrine cancer patients and get us one step closer to a cure!
What is Neuroendocrine Cancer?
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) is the umbrella term for a group of unusual, often slow- growing cancers, which arise from neuroendocrine cells found throughout the body. For years this group of cancers was identified as a specific disease called carcinoid. This term is being replaced in medical literature by the term NETs.
Here are things you may not know about this disease:
Many patients go untreated for years and have been told they have another disease. However, due to the generosity and selfless effort of many people, progress IS being made!
If the tumors are found early and you get proper treatment, you can live a long life. There are many 20 year survivors living in the USA. Failure to diagnose the disease and provide proper treatment, however, has the most serious consequence.
Take Action, Make a Difference!
Your participation will help NCAN keep important programs like these available to neuroendocrine cancer patients: