Caring for Carcinoid Foundation

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of Massachusetts in order "to support carcinoid cancer research in the public interest".[1] The specific objectives and purposes of the Foundation are to support doctors and scientists who are researching the causes of carcinoid[2] and related neuroendocrine tumors and developing treatments; and to inform the public about research and treatments.[3] The National Health Information Center Health Information Resource Database[4] describes it as "the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to discovering a cure for carcinoid cancer".[5] The Foundation is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.[6]

The Foundation was founded in 2004 by Nancy Lindholm (formerly Nancy O'Hagan), who is herself a carcinoid patient.[7][8] It is located in Boston.[9] On November 10, 2010 the Foundation celebrated the first annual Worldwide Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Cancer Awareness Day by launching their new website, which provides comprehensive information for family and friends.[10] From time to time the Foundation makes grants available jointly with the American Association for Cancer Research.[11] On other occasions the Foundation acts in conjunction with other grant providers[12] or as the sole grant provider.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ "Governing Documents | Caring for Carcinoid Foundation". Caringforcarcinoid.org. http://www.caringforcarcinoid.org/about-cfcf/financials/governing-documents. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 
  2. ^ "Carcinoid syndrome: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". Nlm.nih.gov. May 16, 2008. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000347.htm. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 
  3. ^ "The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation Celebrates Worldwide Neuroendocrine Tumor Cancer Awareness Day with... – BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/". Massachusetts: Prnewswire.com. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-caring-for-carcinoid-foundation-celebrates-worldwide-neuroendocrine-tumor-cancer-awareness-day-with-launch-of-new-patient-resources-107052828.html. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 
  4. ^ "National Health Information Center". Health.gov. http://www.health.gov/nhic/. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 
  5. ^ [1]
  6. ^ "Charity Review of Caring for Carcinoid Foundation". Bbb.org. December 31, 2009. http://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/cancer/caring-for-carcinoid-foundation-in-cambridge-ma-3457. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 
  7. ^ "Founder Nancy Lindholm | Caring for Carcinoid Foundation". Caringforcarcinoid.org. http://www.caringforcarcinoid.org/about-cfcf/founder-nancy-lindholm. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 
  8. ^ [2]
  9. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions | Caring for Carcinoid Foundation". Caringforcarcinoid.org. http://www.caringforcarcinoid.org/faq. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 
  10. ^ http://www.centredaily.com/2010/11/10/2331580/the-caring-for-carcinoid-foundation.html
  11. ^ http://www.aacr.org/home/scientists/research-funding--fellowships/caring-for-carcinoid-foundation-aacr-grants-for-carcinoid-tumor-and-pancreatic-neuroendocrine-tumor-research.aspx
  12. ^ [3]
  13. ^ "Carcinoid Tumor Research Grant Of $250,000 Received By Researcher At M. D. Anderson Cancer Center". Medicalnewstoday.com. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/55021.php. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 
  14. ^ "Tufts-NEMC Physician-Researcher Andrew Leiter, MD, PhD, Is Awarded 250,000 Dollars Carcinoid Tumor Research Grant". Medicalnewstoday.com. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/57293.php. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 

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