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Researcher Nitya Raj, MD, Explores “Liquid” Biopsy
It can be difficult to biopsy tissue from pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) for genomic profiling. To help create safe and non-invasive tests for genomic mutations before, during, and after treatment in PNET patients, NETRF is funding researchers that are testing a novel alternative known as a “liquid biopsy.”
Researchers share their ideas for a cure
Over the summer, NETRF issued a request for applications (RFA) to the international research community—help us to cure NETs with transformative ideas for scientific and clinical research. We are pleased to report that we are now evaluating a record number of submissions from researchers who want to focus their efforts on the search for NET cures.
Is a Clinical Trial for You?
Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new drugs, devices, or medical approaches work in people. Through clinical trials, doctors find new ways
A Community Again Comes Together for a Cause
The 7th annual memorial golf tournament on behalf of Jacob Carwile took place on a hot July day at the Hidden Valley Golf & Country Club, Livingston, Tennessee. Like every year, Earl Carwile set out early to place sponsorship signs at every tee before the first round of golfers headed out onto the nine-hole course for the first of two tee times.
12 Ways to Eat and Feel Better
What, when, and how you eat can help to improve your response to cancer treatment and help ease burdensome symptoms and side effects. According to University of California, San Francisco, Dietitian Greta Macaire, MA, RD, CSO, consuming the proper nutrients can mean fewer complications, faster recovery, and improved strength and energy.
Next Generation Proteogenomics to be Used with PNETS
Sharon Gorski, PhD, Genome Sciences Centre, Canada, has recently been awarded a two-year Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF)–American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) grant to use a new method of proteogenomic analysis on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs).
2017 Petersen Investigator Award
Laura Banaszynski, Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center – Laura Banaszynski, PhD, has always been passionate about science. After training as a chemical biologist, her innate curiosity pushed her to explore the mysteries of cells as a basic researcher.
Optimizing your survivorship
The experience of NETs profoundly changes people’s lives. Fatigue, isolation, worry, and bothersome physical side effects can disrupt daily activities. Here are some simple steps to maintain optimal health and balance during and after cancer care.
Recognizing Outstanding Achievement
A NETRF-funded researcher earned the highest honor from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on June 3, 2017 as part of its Annual Meeting in Chicago. Carl June, MD, University of Pennsylvania, received the David A. Karnofsky Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.
Study shows rising rates of NET incidence, prevalence, and survival
Study shows rising incidence and prevalence of NETs. Plus people living longer with neuroendocrine cancer. This means more people living with NETs.