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CARCINOID CANCER

A rare form of "slow-growing" neuroendocrine cancer

Susan Anderson - An advocate for Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Awareness

 

Carcinoid
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-----Short Version
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--Monitoring Carcinoid
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--Awareness
--Guest Book Archives
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On Line Support
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--Presentations
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WELCOME to my web site!  I was diagnosed with Carcinoid Cancer May 10, 1995. Go to my Carcinoid section (and other sections, see to your left) to learn more about Carcinoid Cancer and for links to additional medical and useful information sites for people (and their families) with Carcinoid. Be sure to check The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF)
 
I was diagnosed with Infiltrative Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) Breast Cancer on June 18, 1999.  There is NO connection to Carcinoid, this is completely different!
 
PLEASE take time to read "My Complete Carcinoid Story" or if rushed read  the short version "My Short Carcinoid Story", and review the information through this web site and linked from here -- the result of over ten years of  my research and work (since May 1995), which shall continue. 
 
Check the "Monitoring Carcinoid" section to read about tests and test frequencies recommended by several experienced Carcinoid physicians, and the "Local Support Groups" to learn if there is a group in your area.  
 
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes December 6, 2004.  
 
You shall find useful books on cancer, healing, wellness in my Medical Library
 

My husband, Howard, and I reside in beautiful Tempe, Arizona, USA, where the sun shines more than 300 days each year, the flowers are always in bloom, the birds are always singing, we usually have bright clear blue skies, and it is a great place to live, count our blessings, and enjoy life! 

April 27, 2008 was the 11th anniversary of this page.  As of 4/27/2008 there had been 267,506 "hits" or "visits" to the page. 

The guest book was added Nov. 16, 1998, but had to be taken down April 20, 2004 due to infiltration by spammers!

PLEASE continue to scroll down this page, thank you!

My Mission

I believe many of us may lead a full and active life while LIVING with Cancer, and other chronic conditions.  I have provided information and links for medical / drug databases, local support groups, humor, books, Bluegrass music, prayer lists, travel, political issues, AZ information, cowboy poetry, and much more that may assist you in living a full and almost normal life!  (Click the buttons on the left side of this page, or use the "Search" button to find a specific item of interest.) I have provided information and links to information I wish had been on the internet when I started my research in May 1995.

I consider myself an "advocate for carcinoid cancer and neuroendocrine tumor awareness".  I am a survivor of Carcinoid Cancer and Breast Cancer.

DISCLAIMER:  I am a patient and NOT a medical doctor or health care professional.  I share information and links to information that has been helpful to me and that I believe to be correct and good, but I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information, except for MY stories.  I urge you not to rely only on this information but I believe you should discuss your situation and information with your medical doctors and/or other medical professionals.  "Sunny" Susan Anderson

 

Click on any picture above to see an enlarged image, thank you.

From left to right:   Howard and me in San Diego, CA, August 1995, within three months of my Carcinoid Cancer diagnosis and surgery; Kauai, HI, September 1997; Susan and Levi "The Birman" cat, October 1997;  at the first Carcinoid Seminar, Sarasota, FL, March 3, 1999; at my computer Oct. 1999; after the Carcinoid Symposium, Sarasota, FL, May 13, 2000; Susan giving presentation at the first Patient Support Advisory Board meeting in New York City, Nov. 2001; Susan member of Red Hat Society, Dec. 2003.
 

Contact Information

To email me:  SunnySusan@Cox.Net (Please see below)

Since 1996 --- when I first located others with Carcinoid --- I have answered every email sent to me, although some replies were delayed longer than I liked. I am NO longer able to reply to all e-mails due to the volume and other things going on in my life (all good).  I do love hearing from others, but an unable to reply to all individually.  This web was
10 years old on April 27, 2007, and my plan is to keep it updated for many many years to come.

Since my husband "retired" I am away from my computer for days, and sometimes, weeks at a time.  Yes, there is wireless internet and we have tried that a number of places.  But, if I deal with email when we are away from home then it is not a "restful vacation" for me.

PLEASE use the SEARCH capability at the top my pages.  You may search for a word, a phrase, a drug, a treatment, a book title or anything you can think of. You may search this site only, or search the complete World Wide Web.

To speak with a person please know you may call the “telephone information and support line” of the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF), Tuesday through Thursday  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time at  1-888-722-3132 (free) or 1-914-693-1001.   “The information and support line” is staffed by medical professionals.   Mondays and Fridays are research days, if you call then and do not reach a person do leave a clear message.  The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation’s (CCF) superb web site is at http://www.carcinoid.org

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CCF -  Serving the carcinoid/NETs  patient and medical community for close to forty years (chartered in 1968)
   “Meets Extensive Standards of America’s Most Experienced Charity Evaluator”
Better Business Bureau

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DISCLAIMER:  I am a patient and NOT a medical doctor or health care professional.  I share information and links to information that has been helpful to me and that I believe to be correct and good, but I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information, except for MY stories.  I urge you not to rely only on this information but I believe you should discuss your situation and information with your medical doctors and/or other medical professionals.  "Sunny" Susan Anderson

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