The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation directs your individual donations to breakthrough scientific research. Since 2005, we have funded $36 million in research projects. The Neuroendocrine Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We are grateful to you for your generosity.
The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation directs your individual donations to breakthrough scientific research. Since 2005, we have funded $36 million in research projects. The Neuroendocrine Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We are grateful to you for your generosity.
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Texas Football invites you to support the search for a cure to a cancer called neuroendocrine tumor (NET) in honor of Erin Hartigan’s family. In 2012, Erin lost her mother Susan Hartigan to NET cancer. Each November, advocates commemorate World NET Cancer Awareness Day by working to improve awareness and knowledge of NETs.
As an uncommon cancer, neuroendocrine cancer affects 171,000 Americans. Since it is seen so rarely, it is misdiagnosed 50% of the time. Instead of being told they have cancer, people are told they have irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, or menopause. On average, people have symptoms for 5 years before learning they have neuroendocrine cancer. During these delays, the cancer grows and spreads to other organs in more than half of those with NETs.
The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF) is the leading nonprofit organization advancing awareness and research of neuroendocrine cancers by: