Resources for More Information: Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumors

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The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

A nonprofit organization encouraging and supporting research and education on carcinoid and related neuroendocrine cancers. Provides educational information and links to additional support resources.

https://www.carcinoid.org/

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF)

Along with its focus on research, NETRF is committed to supporting patients, families, friends, and caregivers by providing them with information and educational resources.

https://netrf.org/

Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network (NCAN)

NCAN’s mission is to intensify awareness of neuroendocrine and carcinoid tumors through education, research funding, and a telephone helpline for patients and caregivers.

https://netcancerawareness.org/

Confronting Pancreatic Cancer

Aims to present impartial knowledge about pancreatic cancer to help optimize personal treatment strategies including specific information on carcinoid, neuroendocrine, and islet cell tumors.

http://pancreatica.org/pancreatic-cancer/carcinoid-neuroendocrine-islet-cell-tumors/

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN)

Provides education and information about pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

https://pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/about-pancreatic-cancer/types-of-pancreatic-cancer/endocrine-pancreatic-neuroendocrine-tumors/