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  55 types of cancer found among Arabs - Khaleej Times

  Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 10:31am MST

  55 types of cancer found among Arabs Khaleej Times Other types of cancers common to the region include: intestinal carcinoid tumors, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, Lynch syndrome, cutaneous malignant melanoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and others. and more »

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  Niiki Pharma Forms Scientific Advisory Board with Leading U.S. Oncologists - Sacramento Bee

  Posted: February 1st, 2012, 4:27am MST

  Niiki Pharma Forms Scientific Advisory Board with Leading U.S. Oncologists Sacramento Bee He is Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where he leads the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Program. He has a leadership role in the Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) Gastrointestinal Cancer ... and more »

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  Niiki Pharma Forms Scientific Advisory Board with Leading US Oncologists - MarketWatch (press release)

  Posted: February 1st, 2012, 2:03am MST

  Niiki Pharma Forms Scientific Advisory Board with Leading US Oncologists MarketWatch (press release) He is Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where he leads the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Program. He has a leadership role in the Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) Gastrointestinal Cancer ... and more »

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  Let's Be Negative ... It's OK - Patch.com

  Posted: January 30th, 2012, 3:35pm MST

  Let's Be Negative ... It's OK Patch.com I realize, in fact, that this is just one round in a very long fight with my carcinoid cancer, but it feels so good. This is not the end. I'll still keep my appointment with the nurses at the Marin Cancer Institute on Thursday for my monthly ...

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  Novartis Drugs Backed by CHMP - Zacks.com

  Posted: January 25th, 2012, 12:57pm MST

  Novartis Drugs Backed by CHMP Zacks.com Other than Cushing's disease, Signifor is also being studied for the treatment of acromegaly and carcinoid syndrome in phase III trials. Earlier this month, Novartis also announced that its drug Lucentis has been approved in China for the treatment of ... and more »

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  CHMP recommends Novartis drug Signifor for EU approval to treat Cushing's disease - pharmabiz.com

  Posted: January 24th, 2012, 12:08am MST

  CHMP recommends Novartis drug Signifor for EU approval to treat Cushing's disease pharmabiz.com Pasireotide LAR is also being studied in three large-scale, global phase III clinical trial programmes: two in patients with acromegaly and one in patients with metastatic carcinoid tumours whose disease-related symptoms are inadequately controlled by ... and more »

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  Patrick R. Haikal - Durham News

  Posted: January 21st, 2012, 8:11pm MST

  Durham News

  Patrick R. Haikal Durham News He was 38 years old and courageously fought carcinoid cancer for a year and a half. Patrick is survived by his wife, Kristen Ranta Haikal of Denver, Colorado; his parents, Danielle Haikal of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Richard Haikal of Raleigh, ...

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  Collected wisdom: Don Meyer, legendary college basketball coach - NewsOK.com

  Posted: January 21st, 2012, 1:18pm MST

  Collected wisdom: Don Meyer, legendary college basketball coach NewsOK.com During surgery, they found inoperable carcinoid cancer, for which he still receives treatments. One of the most respected coaches in any sport, the 67-year-old Meyer was the featured speaker at Oklahoma Christian's Hall of Fame festivities on Friday ... and more »

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  Novartis Drug Signifor® Recommended by CHMP for EU Approval to Treat Patients ... - VAdvert Press Center (press release)

  Posted: January 21st, 2012, 5:50am MST

  Novartis Drug Signifor® Recommended by CHMP for EU Approval to Treat Patients ... VAdvert Press Center (press release) Pasireotide LAR is also being studied in three large-scale, global Phase III clinical trial programs: two in patients with acromegaly and one in patients with metastatic carcinoid tumors whose disease-related symptoms are inadequately controlled by ... and more »

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  Novartis drug Signifor(R) recommended by CHMP for EU approval to treat ... - Reuters

  Posted: January 20th, 2012, 4:01am MST

  Novartis drug Signifor(R) recommended by CHMP for EU approval to treat ... Reuters Pasireotide LAR is also being studied in three large-scale, global Phase III clinical trial programs: two in patients with acromegaly and one in patients with metastatic carcinoid tumors whose disease-related symptoms are inadequately controlled by ... and more »

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  Avoid This Biotech Stock - DailyFinance

  Posted: January 18th, 2012, 4:26pm MST

  Avoid This Biotech Stock DailyFinance Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor LX1032 has shown encouraging results in a small phase II study in carcinoid syndrome and will enter a phase II trial in ulcerative colitis in the near future. Several other compounds are also in phase II development. ... and more »

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  Applications Open for Carcinoid Tumor and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor ... - Newswise (press release)

  Posted: January 18th, 2012, 6:47am MST

  Applications Open for Carcinoid Tumor and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor ... Newswise (press release) Newswise — PHILADELPHIA — The American Association for Cancer Research is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Caring for Carcinoid Foundation-AACR Grants for Carcinoid Tumor and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Research.

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  Refining the Use of Everolimus for Neuroendocrine Tumors - Medscape

  Posted: January 17th, 2012, 12:44pm MST

  Refining the Use of Everolimus for Neuroendocrine Tumors Medscape In RADIANT-2, Dr. Yao and colleagues originally showed that progression-free survival was a median of 5.1 months longer with the combination of everolimus (Afinitor, Novartis) plus the carcinoid syndrome drug octreotide (Sandostatin, Novartis) than ...

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  If I Pass This Test, I'm Going To Hawaii - Patch.com

  Posted: January 16th, 2012, 1:22pm MST

  If I Pass This Test, I'm Going To Hawaii Patch.com I'm not sure I can wait six weeks to find out whether or not the carcinoid cancer is coming back. Then again, if there is something really wrong, I'll probably hear from Dr. Norton within a couple weeks. Hmmm ... Metzger and Norton are part of a great ...

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  Neuroendocrine Liver Metastasis: Transplant as Part of Multimodality Liver ... - Archives of Surgery

  Posted: January 16th, 2012, 12:17pm MST

  Neuroendocrine Liver Metastasis: Transplant as Part of Multimodality Liver ... Archives of Surgery The European Liver Transplant Registry reported on 159 and 120 patients with NELM from carcinoid and noncarcinoid primary tumors, 4 respectively, and noted a similar 5-year survival rate of 50% as that reported by Gedaly et al. ... and more »

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  Driving Hard To Find A Cure For Cancer - Patch.com

  Posted: January 15th, 2012, 5:04am MST

  Driving Hard To Find A Cure For Cancer Patch.com Time of My Life" that chronicles his days living with Stage 4 carcinoid cancer. Here's his latest entry. I'm just about ready for race season again. Tracy and I went to the Corte Madera Library and rented the first season of Top Gear, ...

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  Stephen M. Wujcik - phillyBurbs.com

  Posted: January 15th, 2012, 12:13am MST

  Stephen M. Wujcik phillyBurbs.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Stephen's name to the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation, 198 Tremont Street, Box 456, Boston, MA 02116 or via www.caringforcarcinoid.com,or to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300 Marlton, ...

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  Former BCT associate editor Steve Wujcik dies at 56 - phillyBurbs.com

  Posted: January 14th, 2012, 12:44pm MST

  Former BCT associate editor Steve Wujcik dies at 56 phillyBurbs.com Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Steve's name to the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation, 198 Tremont St., Box 456, Boston, Mass. 02116 or to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300 Marlton, NJ 08053.

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  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' CEO Presents at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference ... - Seeking Alpha

  Posted: January 11th, 2012, 4:47pm MST

  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' CEO Presents at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference ... Seeking Alpha It allows us to operate in very large areas such as diabetes and then also very focused indications, such as carcinoid syndrome, which is an orphan indication. Each of these of course are new molecular entities and novel mechanisms. And so in Phase 2, ... and more »

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  Driving Hard To Find A Cure For Cancer - Patch.com

  Posted: January 10th, 2012, 8:42pm MST

  Driving Hard To Find A Cure For Cancer Patch.com John, one of my dearest friends over the past two decades, was diagnosed with gastric cancer around the same time I was diagnosed with carcinoid cancer. Tracy was virtually in tears, and she wasn't the only one, as John spoke to the crowd in the ... and more »

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  LX4211 Enhances Effects of DPP-4 Inhibition in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Sacramento Bee

  Posted: January 10th, 2012, 3:02am MST

  LX4211 Enhances Effects of DPP-4 Inhibition in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Sacramento Bee Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. Lexicon has used its proprietary gene ... and more »

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  Driving Hard To Find A Cure For Cancer - Patch.com

  Posted: January 9th, 2012, 1:48pm MST

  Driving Hard To Find A Cure For Cancer Patch.com John, one of my dearest friends over the past two decades, was diagnosed with gastric cancer around the same time I was diagnosed with carcinoid cancer. Tracy was virtually in tears, and she wasn't the only one, as John spoke to the crowd in the ... and more »

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  LX4211 Enhances Effects of DPP-4 Inhibition in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - MarketWatch (press release)

  Posted: January 9th, 2012, 12:32pm MST

  LX4211 Enhances Effects of DPP-4 Inhibition in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes MarketWatch (press release) Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. Lexicon has used its proprietary gene ... and more »

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  Join The March Against Cancer - Patch.com

  Posted: January 6th, 2012, 4:52am MST

  Join The March Against Cancer Patch.com John was diagnosed with gastric cancer in 2010, a few months before I was diagnosed with carcinoid cancer. John's cancer has been a physical challenge, but it was also a strain on his wife and young daughters. How do you tell your children you have ... and more »

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  CR's Wheeler, Reagan selected to Region III All-California team - Times-Standard

  Posted: January 6th, 2012, 1:27am MST

  CR's Wheeler, Reagan selected to Region III All-California team Times-Standard After helping the 2009 Corsairs to a 4-0 conference record and a BVC championship, a carcinoid tumor was discovered in the 6-foot-4-inch, 300-pound lineman's chest in early 2010. He underwent surgery in December of that year to remove the tumor, which, ...

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  What Your Doctor Doesn't Know Could Hurt You or Someone You Love - Salem-News.Com

  Posted: January 5th, 2012, 5:28pm MST

  Salem-News.Com

  What Your Doctor Doesn't Know Could Hurt You or Someone You Love Salem-News.Com It was sent to the Mayo Clinic and as a result the first credible diagnosis was proffered; Carcinoid Tumorlets. This is a rare, but often misdiagnosed, condition that resembles asthma but is not asthma and does not respond to asthma medications. ...

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  Portland City Council rejects proposal for rolling petition deadlines - The Forecaster

  Posted: January 5th, 2012, 7:30am MST

  Portland City Council rejects proposal for rolling petition deadlines The Forecaster By Emily Parkhurst PORTLAND — Mayor Michael Brennan attended Wednesday evening's City Council meeting a week and half after having surgery to remove a carcinoid tumor from his small intestine. Brennan attended a workshop about a wind energy ordinance ... and more »

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  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals: A Worthwhile Speculation - Seeking Alpha

  Posted: January 5th, 2012, 3:20am MST

  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals: A Worthwhile Speculation Seeking Alpha The company's most advanced program (LX1032) aims to address carcinoid syndrome and the company is looking to partner this drug before initiating Phase 3 studies. Although this is not likely a high-potential drug (a very large percentage of carcinoid ...

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  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare ... - Sacramento Bee

  Posted: January 5th, 2012, 12:02am MST

  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare ... Sacramento Bee Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. Lexicon has used its proprietary gene ... and more »

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  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  Posted: January 4th, 2012, 2:01pm MST

  Lexicon Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare ... PR Newswire (press release) Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. Lexicon has used its proprietary gene ... and more »

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  Join The March Against Cancer - Patch.com

  Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 12:33pm MST

  Join The March Against Cancer Patch.com John was diagnosed with gastric cancer in 2010, a few months before I was diagnosed with carcinoid cancer. John's cancer has been a physical challenge, but it was also a strain on his wife and young daughters. How do you tell your children you have ...

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  Video Interview: Stephen Kaufer, President and CEO, TripAdvisor [TRIP] - MarketWatch (press release)

  Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 2:02am MST

  Video Interview: Stephen Kaufer, President and CEO, TripAdvisor [TRIP] MarketWatch (press release) ... site ( www.digitalcamera-hq.com ) and a deals site ( www.beatthat.com ); and the Caring For Carcinoid Foundation ( [www.caringforcarcinoid.org] ), a non-profit charity dedicated to finding a cure for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine cancers. and more »

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  Portland mayor was 'shocked' by diagnosis - Press Herald

  Posted: January 1st, 2012, 8:06pm MST

  Press Herald

  Portland mayor was 'shocked' by diagnosis Press Herald After studying a tissue sample, doctors determined his tumor was carcinoid, an extremely slow-moving and treatable form of cancer, he said. The diagnosis brought relief. As long as Brennan gets monthly shots, his doctors said, the cancer likely won't ... and more »

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  Family, friends optimistic on Portland mayor's cancer - Kennebec Journal

  Posted: January 1st, 2012, 8:06pm MST

  Portland Daily Sun

  Family, friends optimistic on Portland mayor's cancer Kennebec Journal After studying a tissue sample, doctors determined his tumor was carcinoid, an extremely slow-moving and benign cancer, he said. The diagnosis brought relief. As long as Brennan gets monthly shots, his doctors said, the cancer likely won't spread. ... Portland Mayor Michael Brennan undergoes cancer treatmentWCSH-TV Portland Mayor Diagnosed With CancerWMTW Portland all 171 news articles »

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  Our stories, our town: 2011 in review - Gilroy Dispatch

  Posted: January 1st, 2012, 12:06pm MST

  Our stories, our town: 2011 in review Gilroy Dispatch Locals rallied in support of the Gilroy Garlic Festival Executive Director, who is battling carcinoid cancer. Despite growing pains, the Interim Center for the Arts continues to blossom as a central hive for theater and creativity. ...

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  It's Always Sunny in Plum - Patch.com

  Posted: December 31st, 2011, 5:59am MST

  It's Always Sunny in Plum Patch.com Sunny Carney, a resident of Plum Borough, has battled cancer for the past 14 years and continues to fight carcinoid cancer with the strength of her family and her faith. Like most of us, Sunny thought she had her life all planned out and everything ... and more »

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  Our stories, our town - Gilroy Dispatch

  Posted: December 31st, 2011, 4:02am MST

  Our stories, our town Gilroy Dispatch Locals rallied in support of the Gilroy Garlic Festival Executive Director, who is battling carcinoid cancer. Despite growing pains, the Interim Center for the Arts continues to blossom as a central hive for theater and creativity. ...

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  Portland Mayor Michael Brennan undergoes cancer treatment - WCSH-TV

  Posted: December 30th, 2011, 8:29am MST

  WCSH-TV

  Portland Mayor Michael Brennan undergoes cancer treatment WCSH-TV PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Newly elected Portland Mayor, Michael Brennan, announced today that over the weekend he had surgery to remove a carcinoid tumor from his small intestine. According to the City of Portland, Brennan had been seeking ... Family, friends optimistic about mayor's cancerMorning Sentinel all 171 news articles »

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  Portland mayor says he had surgery for cancer - Press Herald

  Posted: December 29th, 2011, 8:06pm MST

  Press Herald

  Portland mayor says he had surgery for cancer Press Herald Mayor Michael Brennan disclosed publicly on Thursday that he had surgery at Maine Medical Center to remove a carcinoid tumor from his small intestine. In a statement issued by the city, Brennan said the tumor was removed successfully and he will seek ...

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  Always Sunny In Plumb, Pennsylvania - Patch.com

  Posted: December 29th, 2011, 2:34pm MST

  Always Sunny In Plumb, Pennsylvania Patch.com Sunny Carney, a resident of Plumb, Pa, has battled cancer for the past 14 years and continues to fight carcinoid cancer with the strength of her family and her faith. Like most of us, Sunny thought she had her life all planned out and everything seemed ... and more »

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  Benefit tournament for Brian Bowe - Gilroy Dispatch

  Posted: December 29th, 2011, 10:15am MST

  Benefit tournament for Brian Bowe Gilroy Dispatch A 9-hole benefit golf tournament for Brian Bowe, the executive director of the Gilroy Garlic Festival who is battling carcinoid cancer, is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9 at 2 pm at the Gilroy Golf Course. Bowe needs a series of treatments that are not ... and more »

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  Always Sunny In Plumb, Pennsylvania - Patch.com

  Posted: December 27th, 2011, 1:53pm MST

  Always Sunny In Plumb, Pennsylvania Patch.com Sunny Carney, a resident of Plumb, Pa, has battled cancer for the past 14 years and continues to fight carcinoid cancer with the strength of her family and her faith. Like most of us, Sunny thought she had her life all planned out and everything seemed ...

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  15 firefighters who lost homes optimistic about 2012 - Austin American-Statesman

  Posted: December 26th, 2011, 6:53pm MST

  Austin American-Statesman

  15 firefighters who lost homes optimistic about 2012 Austin American-Statesman Tuttle, who was diagnosed with carcinoid cancer five years ago, rates the fires way below his fight of a disease. "Hey, five years ago, it didn't look good, but now I'm a certified firefighter. Sure, it hurts to lose everything, but I'm driven to go on ...

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  Dr. K: Blushing begins in your brain - GoErie.com

  Posted: December 25th, 2011, 8:08pm MST

  Dr. K: Blushing begins in your brain GoErie.com In addition to these conditions, blushing can be a symptom of something called carcinoid syndrome. It is a rare disease in which a tumor releases chemicals into the body that dilate your blood vessels. The chemicals also cause other symptoms. ... and more »

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  Holidays Can Be Rough, So Be Gentle To Yourself - Patch.com

  Posted: December 24th, 2011, 11:20am MST

  Holidays Can Be Rough, So Be Gentle To Yourself Patch.com ... About this column: Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch editor Derek Wilson shares experiences from his ongoing battle with cancer. If anyone has a story to tell, or needs support, e-mail derek.wilson@patch.com. Related Topics: Cancer and Carcinoid cancer. and more »

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  Lexicon Announces Completion of Rights Offering to Stockholders - Sacramento Bee

  Posted: December 23rd, 2011, 9:43am MST

  Lexicon Announces Completion of Rights Offering to Stockholders Sacramento Bee Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. This press release contains "forward-looking ... and more »

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  Lexicon Announces Completion of Rights Offering to Stockholders - MarketWatch (press release)

  Posted: December 23rd, 2011, 4:31am MST

  Lexicon Announces Completion of Rights Offering to Stockholders MarketWatch (press release) Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. This press release contains "forward-looking ... and more »

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  Holidays Can Be Rough, So Be Gentle To Yourself - Patch.com

  Posted: December 19th, 2011, 5:22pm MST

  Holidays Can Be Rough, So Be Gentle To Yourself Patch.com If anyone has a story to tell, or needs support, just e-mail derek.wilson@patch.com Related Topics: Cancer, Carcinoid cancer, Depression advice, Marin Cancer Institute, Marin General Hospital, and Sandy Schindler. and more »

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  Everolimus combination improved progression-free survival in neuroendocrine tumors - Oncology Nurse Advisor

  Posted: December 14th, 2011, 3:04am MST

  Everolimus combination improved progression-free survival in neuroendocrine tumors Oncology Nurse Advisor Progression-free survival improved in patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors associated with carcinoid syndrome when the patients used everolimus rather than placebo in combination with octreotide long-acting repeatable (LAR). ... and more »

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  Lifetime Of Cancer Treatment ... Let's Hope So - Patch.com

  Posted: December 12th, 2011, 1:32pm MST

  Lifetime Of Cancer Treatment ... Let's Hope So Patch.com The injections are supposed to help keep the carcinoid cancer at bay. So far, they seem to be doing the trick, although we'll wait and see what the next scans in February reveal. I figured I might as well do some hunting on the medical websites in the ...

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  Cancer And Me: 1-Year Anniversary - Patch.com

  Posted: December 10th, 2011, 1:47pm MST

  Cancer And Me: 1-Year Anniversary Patch.com My most recent CT and bone scans at Stanford Medical Center weren't entirely positive or negative, so I'll be going back for more scans and blood tests to see if there's been any progression with my carcinoid cancer. I'm a little concerned by the ...

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  Lpath Is Many Years Ahead Of The Competition - Seeking Alpha

  Posted: December 7th, 2011, 1:26am MST

  Lpath Is Many Years Ahead Of The Competition Seeking Alpha Eight patients had stable disease for greater than 2 months including one with carcinoid (15+ months) and one with adenoid cystic (8+ months), treated with 3 and 17 mg/kg, respectively. Currently, phase 2 studies are underway with no specified tumor ... and more »

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  Cancer And Me: 1-Year Anniversary - Patch.com

  Posted: December 5th, 2011, 1:05pm MST

  Cancer And Me: 1-Year Anniversary Patch.com My most recent CT and bone scans at Stanford Medical Center weren't entirely positive or negative, so I'll be going back for more scans and blood tests to see if there's been any progression with my carcinoid cancer. I'm a little concerned by the ...

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  Best Wishes For The Holidays - Patch.com

  Posted: December 4th, 2011, 5:05am MST

  Best Wishes For The Holidays Patch.com Time of My Life" that chronicles his days living with Stage 4 carcinoid cancer. Here's his latest entry. Well, I have my two front teeth, so Santa, how about wrapping up some health and happiness for the holidays? Sure, that's on my wish list, ... and more »

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  Santa's helper lent a hand all year long - Bloomington Pantagraph

  Posted: December 4th, 2011, 4:21am MST

  Santa's helper lent a hand all year long Bloomington Pantagraph Miller, 66, had carcinoid syndrome, a slow-growing cancer, for about 10 years, said his daughter, Amy Alfeo, a teacher at Oakland Elementary School in Bloomington. Miller was undergoing chemotherapy in a clinical trial last Christmas, ...

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  Dark clouds subsiding for painter Steve Coffey - Calgary Herald

  Posted: December 3rd, 2011, 2:05am MST

  Dark clouds subsiding for painter Steve Coffey Calgary Herald That's when his doctor found a carcinoid tumour sitting at the base of his appendix. Had it not been for the attack, the cancer would have gone undetected. Facing a surgery in late September to have a portion of his colon removed, and not knowing the ... and more »

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  Dark clouds subsiding for painter Steve Coffey - Calgary Herald

  Posted: December 2nd, 2011, 3:33pm MST

  Dark clouds subsiding for painter Steve Coffey Calgary Herald That's when his doctor found a carcinoid tumour sitting at the base of his appendix. Had it not been for the attack, the cancer would have gone undetected. Facing a surgery in late September to have a portion of his colon removed, and not knowing the ... and more »

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  Everolimus Prolongs Progression-Free Survival - Biomed Middle East

  Posted: December 1st, 2011, 6:59am MST

  Everolimus Prolongs Progression-Free Survival Biomed Middle East Neuroendocrine tumours, also known as carcinoids, are uncommon tumours arising from various primary sites. Frequently, carcinoids spread to the liver, causing a variety of symptoms termed carcinoid syndrome. “There are currently no Food and Drug ...

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  Everolimus Prolongs Progression-Free Survival for Patients with Neuroendocrine ... - HealthCanal.com

  Posted: November 30th, 2011, 6:45am MST

  Everolimus Prolongs Progression-Free Survival for Patients with Neuroendocrine ... HealthCanal.com Combination treatment with everolimus, an inhibitor of the mammalian target rapamycin (mTOR), and octreotide has shown to improve progression-free survival for patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors and a history of carcinoid syndrome, ... and more »

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  Everolimus prolongs progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine ... - EurekAlert (press release)

  Posted: November 29th, 2011, 9:48am MST

  Everolimus prolongs progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine ... EurekAlert (press release) HOUSTON -- Combination treatment with everolimus, an inhibitor of the mammalian target rapamycin (mTOR), and octreotide has shown to improve progression-free survival for patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors and a history of carcinoid syndrome, ... and more »

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  Everolimus Ups Survival in Carcinoid Syndrome - Doctors Lounge

  Posted: November 28th, 2011, 9:03am MST

  Everolimus Ups Survival in Carcinoid Syndrome Doctors Lounge For patients with low- or intermediate-grade advanced neuroendocrine tumors (carcinoids), everolimus plus octreotide long-acting repeatable (LAR) improves progression-free survival versus placebo plus octreotide LAR, according to a study published ... and more »

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  Everolimus Ups Survival in Carcinoid Syndrome - MD News (press release)

  Posted: November 28th, 2011, 8:58am MST

  MD News (press release)

  Everolimus Ups Survival in Carcinoid Syndrome MD News (press release) For patients with low- or intermediate-grade advanced neuroendocrine tumors (carcinoids), everolimus plus octreotide long-acting repeatable (LAR) improves progression-free survival versus placebo plus octreotide LAR, according to a study published ... and more »

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  Everolimus Slows Progression in Carcinoid Tumors - MedPage Today

  Posted: November 25th, 2011, 5:32am MST

  Everolimus Slows Progression in Carcinoid Tumors MedPage Today Somatostatin analogs such as octreotide are used to alleviate the hormonal symptoms, such as flushing and diarrhea associated with neuroendocrine tumors (also called carcinoids). Octreotide LAR has been shown to lengthen the time until these tumors ...

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  Mother refuses to let rare cancer ruin her life - Fall River Spirit

  Posted: November 23rd, 2011, 9:27pm MST

  Mother refuses to let rare cancer ruin her life Fall River Spirit Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors on average go five to 10 years between development and diagnosis, according to the Boston-based Caring for Carcinoid Foundation. The most common remedy is surgery, which Taylor-Li had in the weeks after her diagnosis. ...

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  Go-getter took bionic ear to the world - Sydney Morning Herald

  Posted: November 23rd, 2011, 2:48pm MST

  Sydney Morning Herald

  Go-getter took bionic ear to the world Sydney Morning Herald In 2001, Hirshorn discovered that he had a carcinoid tumour that had spread to his liver. He initially told only his closest family and a few friends, explaining that he did not want to be ''defined'' by his cancer. He had a major operation, ... and more »

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  Giving Thanks To All Of You - Patch.com

  Posted: November 21st, 2011, 6:44pm MST

  Giving Thanks To All Of You Patch.com Thanks to Dr. Levin and the emergency room team at Marin General Hospital for diagnosing and finding the carcinoid tumor that was threatening my life. Thanks to Dr. Alex Metzger and everyone at the Marin Cancer Institute for helping me get the ...

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  It's What's Inside - Or Not - That Counts - Patch.com

  Posted: November 20th, 2011, 1:18pm MST

  It's What's Inside - Or Not - That Counts Patch.com Landmark day is fast approaching with a checkup to see if my carcinoid cancer is staying away. This is an important and nerve-wracking week, except my nerves seem to be solid so far. I'm scheduled to visit Stanford University Medical Center on Friday ...

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  Primary Hepatic Carcinoid Tumor - 7thSpace Interactive (press release)

  Posted: November 19th, 2011, 12:04am MST

  Primary Hepatic Carcinoid Tumor 7thSpace Interactive (press release) Primary hepatic carcinoid tumor is rare and poses a challenge for diagnosis and management. We presented a case of primary hepatic carcinoid tumor in a 53-year-old female with a complaint of right upper abdominal pain. ...

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  Robert J. Worms - The Missourian

  Posted: November 17th, 2011, 9:58am MST

  Robert J. Worms The Missourian Interment was in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill. Memorials are appreciated to the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation or Evercare Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

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  College football: Five Corsairs named All-BVC - Times-Standard

  Posted: November 16th, 2011, 1:35am MST

  College football: Five Corsairs named All-BVC Times-Standard In 2010, however, Reagan became seriously ill and a carcinoid tumor was discovered attached to his heart and left lung. After surgery, Reagan felt so much better he worked out in the offseason with Central Washington's football team. ...

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  Why I'm still smiling - and still fighting - Portsmouth News

  Posted: November 15th, 2011, 7:28am MST

  Portsmouth News

  Why I'm still smiling - and still fighting Portsmouth News She's got carcinoid – tumours of the neuroendocrine system, which means that cells within her hormone and nervous systems are affected. It's the same kind of cancer that Apple founder, Steve Jobs, suffered from until his death last month at the age of ...

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  Stomach Cancer - Newspanel (blog)

  Posted: November 15th, 2011, 10:56pm MST

  Newspanel (blog)

  Stomach Cancer Newspanel (blog) There are less common stomach cancers like lymphoma and carcinoid tumors. Stomach cancer is believed to take some years to develop. This is the cause that many cases go undetected until the disease is in its later stages. Although there is no exact ...

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  It's What's Inside — Or Not — That Counts - Patch.com

  Posted: November 14th, 2011, 5:53pm MST

  It's What's Inside — Or Not — That Counts Patch.com Landmark day is fast approaching with a checkup to see if my carcinoid cancer is staying away. This is an important and nerve-wracking week, except my nerves seem to be solid so far. I'm scheduled to visit Stanford University Medical Center on Friday ...

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  Endo stops development of implant to treat abnormal - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  Posted: November 14th, 2011, 4:45am MST

  Endo stops development of implant to treat abnormal Baltimore Sun (blog) Earlier this year, Endo stopped development of its octreotide implant for the treatment of carcinoid syndrome, a group of symptoms associated with a slow-growing type of tumor. (Reporting by Anand Basu in Bangalore; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila) Endo Pharmaceuticals ends development of drug for growth hormone conditionMedCity News Endo stops development of implant to treat abnormalReuters UK all 13 news articles »

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  Celebrating More And More Birthdays - Patch.com

  Posted: November 13th, 2011, 5:16am MST

  Celebrating More And More Birthdays Patch.com Time of My Life" that chronicles his days living with Stage 4 carcinoid cancer. Here's his latest entry. The Big 4-0. After Wednesday, I can no longer call myself a 30-something. Yes, I'm getting older … thank goodness. Last December, while lying in a ... and more »

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  Celebrating More And More Birthdays - Patch.com

  Posted: November 12th, 2011, 2:48pm MST

  Celebrating More And More Birthdays Patch.com A carcinoid tumor had wrapped itself around part of lower intestine and was affecting my appendix. In fact, doctors said we caught it just in time or the appendix could have burst and the carcinoid could have spread to the liver. ... and more »

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  Lexicon Announces Plans for Rights Offering to Stockholders - Sacramento Bee

  Posted: November 11th, 2011, 4:58pm MST

  Lexicon Announces Plans for Rights Offering to Stockholders Sacramento Bee Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. This press release contains "forward-looking ... and more »

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  Grey's Anatomy Season 8, Episode 9 Doc Speak: What's a Tracheoesophageal Fistula? - Wetpaint

  Posted: November 11th, 2011, 12:49pm MST

  Grey's Anatomy Season 8, Episode 9 Doc Speak: What's a Tracheoesophageal Fistula? Wetpaint Henry (Scott Foley) died because his bronchial carcinoid tumor had corrupted his pulmonary artery. Bronchial carcinoid tumors are rare and severe forms of tumor, dangerous because of their tendency to metastasize. These carcinoids can develop ... and more »

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  Lexicon Phase 2a LX2931 Rheumatoid Arthritis Data Confirm Safety - International Business Times

  Posted: November 10th, 2011, 3:39am MST

  Lexicon Phase 2a LX2931 Rheumatoid Arthritis Data Confirm Safety International Business Times In mid-2012, she anticipates material data releases from LX4211 Phase 2b diabetes trial, the LX2931 dose-escalation in RA patients, and potentially more data from the EU carcinoid study. "We believe that Lexicon is currently at an attractive valuation ... and more »

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  “Strides for Stripes” walk raises carcinoid cancer awareness - Long Island Report

  Posted: November 9th, 2011, 10:47am MST

  kypost.com

  “Strides for Stripes” walk raises carcinoid cancer awareness Long Island Report The Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network (CCAN) reports that an estimated 125000 people in the United States are living with carcinoid cancer—a type of cancer caused by neuroendocrine tumors. Most cases of the disease are found in the intestinal or ... Connecticut taking part in Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness DayTorrington Register Citizen Cancer patient looks to raise awarenessNew Jersey Herald Letters: Keep in mind, more than 15 percent of US lives in povertyMorgan Hill Times kypost.com all 16 news articles »

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  LX2931 Phase 2 Data to be Presented at the American College of Rheumatology ... - MarketWatch (press release)

  Posted: November 9th, 2011, 2:02am MST

  LX2931 Phase 2 Data to be Presented at the American College of Rheumatology ... MarketWatch (press release) Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. Lexicon has used its proprietary gene ... and more »

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  Zebra-themed fundraiser raises $11000 - Grand River Sachem

  Posted: November 8th, 2011, 12:20pm MST

  Zebra-themed fundraiser raises $11000 Grand River Sachem Four women with support from the community managed to raise $11000 for the Carcinoid-NeuroEndocrine Tumour Society of Canada (CNETS Canada) on November 5. Sandy Polillo, Sarah Caughell, Kim Hagan and Lindsay Polillo ... Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network Honors Worldwide Neuroendocrine Cancer ...PR Web (press release) Raising awareness about diseaseTelegraph-Journal (registration) all 3 news articles »

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  Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network Honors Worldwide Neuroendocrine Cancer ... - PR Web (press release)

  Posted: November 7th, 2011, 5:33pm MST

  Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network Honors Worldwide Neuroendocrine Cancer ... PR Web (press release) As part of a several events planned around this day, the Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network has posted Dr. Eric Liu's video, 'Neuorendocrine Cancer Paitents- Surgical Options, Making the Right Choice,' for free viewing at ...

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  Celebrating More And More Birthdays - Patch.com

  Posted: November 7th, 2011, 2:05pm MST

  Celebrating More And More Birthdays Patch.com A carcinoid tumor had wrapped itself around part of lower intestine and was affecting my appendix. In fact, doctors said we caught it just in time or the appendix could have burst and the carcinoid could have spread to the liver. ... and more »

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  Lexicon to Present LX4211 Clinical and Preclinical Data at Diabetes Conference - Sacramento Bee

  Posted: November 4th, 2011, 5:00am MDT

  Lexicon to Present LX4211 Clinical and Preclinical Data at Diabetes Conference Sacramento Bee Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. Lexicon has used its proprietary gene ... and more »

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  Nov. 4: Post Prom Fundraiser, Strides for Stripes - Patch.com

  Posted: November 4th, 2011, 2:11am MDT

  Nov. 4: Post Prom Fundraiser, Strides for Stripes Patch.com The Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network will host its annual “Strides for Stripes Zebra Walk” at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on Saturday at 11 am 3. Jamessina discusses how one can be vegan from the "floor to the ceiling" in this week's Vegan Living ...

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  Mary Hunt Kahlenberg, Native-Textile Expert, Dies at 71 - New York Times

  Posted: November 3rd, 2011, 7:22pm MDT

  Mary Hunt Kahlenberg, Native-Textile Expert, Dies at 71 New York Times The cause was carcinoid cancer, her husband, Robert T. Coffland, said. Ms. Kahlenberg led the costume and textile department at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art when she organized “The Navajo Blanket” with Anthony Berlant, an artist, collector and ...

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  Lexicon to Present LX4211 Clinical and Preclinical Data at Diabetes Conference - MarketWatch (press release)

  Posted: November 3rd, 2011, 2:01pm MDT

  Lexicon to Present LX4211 Clinical and Preclinical Data at Diabetes Conference MarketWatch (press release) Lexicon currently has four drug programs in mid-stage development for diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, carcinoid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which were discovered by Lexicon's research team. Lexicon has used its proprietary gene ... and more »

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  Russell (Rusty) Barnett Jamison III - Leavenworth Times

  Posted: November 3rd, 2011, 1:49pm MDT

  Russell (Rusty) Barnett Jamison III Leavenworth Times He had suffered with carcinoid cancer for five years. He was born April 15, 1945, in Venice, FL to Anne Joanne (Forbush) and Russell Barnett Jamison, Jr. He married Paula Marie Casey of Leavenworth, KS on June 29. 1968 in Canaan, NH. ...

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