NET CANCER AWARENESS ENEWSLETTER | |
HEALTH CANADA RECOGNIZES NET CANCER DAY | |
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Health Canada's Calendar of Health Promotion Days features health awareness days, weeks and months promoted by recognized health organizations or recognized in the professional health Community. Events marked with an asterisk (*) occur on the same day yearly.
World Neuroendocrine Cancer (NET) Day - November 10* has been added to the health promotion calendar!
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NET CANCER AWARENESS VIDEO | |
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CNETS NET Cancer Awareness Video premiered on November 10*, 2023. The video features inspirational NET patients from across Canada, sharing details of their long journey with neuroendocrine cancer in hopes of raising AWARENESS.
The critical messages in the video remain the same for November 10*, 2024. NETs are easily missed. Take a closer look at neuroendocrine cancer.
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CANADA LIGHTS UP BLACK & WHITE (ZEBRA STRIPES) ON NET CANCER DAY | |
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Get ready to stripe up the night on November 10th because, for the fifth year running, Canada is turning its iconic landmarks into a dazzling display of black and white zebra stripes!
This unique initiative not only lights up the skyline but also shines a spotlight on raising awareness of NET Cancer Day. By participating in this visual display, we collectively affirm our commitment to supporting research, education, improved diagnostics and treatments and advocacy efforts aimed at making a positive impact on the lives of individuals diagnosed with NET cancer.
HUGE THANKS TO THE 2024 PARTICIPATING LANDMARKS
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INCA’s 2024 NET Cancer Day theme is NETs are easily missed. Help us change this. The incidence of neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) is rising, and symptom awareness is key to earlier diagnosis and, ultimately, better outcomes. | |
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CAMPAIGN MESSAGES
11 social tiles with key campaign messages in 11 languages and formats for different social media – you can download those in your language and use them on your social media activity.
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CANADIAN NET PATIENT STORIES | |
Inspirational Canadian patients share details of their long journey with Neuroendocrine cancer. From initial symptoms to the time it took to receive a proper NET cancer diagnosis, and the different treatment options to improve their quality of life. | |
PARTNERSHIP WITH PATIENT GROUPS ON NET INFOGRAPHICS | |
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CNETS has partnered with:
to share NET infographics across our networks.
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In case you missed our 2024 National NET Patient Conference or one of the live virtual webinars, the recordings are available on CNETS website. | |
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CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE: To educate and advocate for Canadians on all aspects of NETs and help Canadian NET patients seek and obtain personalized diagnostic and therapeutic options.
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NET TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AT SUNNYBROOK HOSPITAL
Speaker: Dr. Iacovos Michael
PROVINCIAL NET TUMOUR BOARDS
Speaker: Dr. Shereen Ezzat
Y90 and Lu-177 ISOTOPE THERAPY IN NETs
Speakers: Dr. David Laidley & Dr. Amol Mujoomdar
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SUPPORT CONTACTS, GROUPS & ONLINE SUPPORT | |
Huge thanks to our volunteer Support Contacts, who are dedicated, caring and open NET patients or caregivers. They will connect with you by phone or email and will openly share their insight, knowledge and experiences and offer support. They can also offer tips and represent an essential connection so that you know you are not alone in your fight. Depending on the region, Support Contacts will also host virtual and in-person support group meetings.
For a listing of CNETS Support Contacts and Support Groups:
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CNETS has four (4) online, private Facebook Support Groups for NET patients, families, friends, and caregivers, with over 1300 members combined. These moderated groups are places to share personal experiences, recommendations, treatments, clinical trials and information to aid in navigating the Canadian healthcare system.
To learn more, including membership guidelines and how to join, click the button below:
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2025 HYBRID NATIONAL NET PATIENT CONFERENCE | |
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Save the Date for CNETS 2025 NATIONAL NET PATIENT CONFERENCE, taking place on May 23 - 25, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE:
To educate Canadians on all aspects of NETs, advocate for and support Canadian NET patients seeking and obtaining personalized diagnostic and therapeutic options.
CONFERENCE THEMES:
- NET information, symptoms and diagnosis
- Current and new treatments
- Support for patients with NETs
- NET patient stories
- NETworking opportunities
Bookmark the page below for all conference updates and logistics, including format, programme, registration, location, and accommodation.
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NAMED NET RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS | |
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Named NET Research Grant Awards allow an individual, group, or organization to support all or part of a future CNETS research award in their name or in honour of a loved one.
Named NET Research Grants stand as a tribute to the importance of private philanthropy in research and the legacy of you or your loved one. Choosing to dedicate a named award to a loved one who has passed due to neuroendocrine cancer or who is currently living with neuroendocrine cancer is the perfect way to honour their fight and journey while supporting the next generation of researchers.
RESEARCH PARTNER DESIGNATION
Full NET Research Grant naming opportunities are available when the aggregate giving level of $40,000+ is reached yearly.
Bailey and Jonathan Daniels launched the Daniels KBH Triathlon in 2018 to raise money for NET cancer research. Through their tremendous fundraising efforts, the Daniels Constellation Fund for Neuroendocrine Research has awarded seven (7) full grants (2018-2024) to NET cancer research projects in Canada.
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Richard Bremner and Clare Jarman's tremendous generosity in memory of their son, the Stuart Bremner Memorial Grant for Neuroendocrine Cancer Research, has awarded two (2) full grants (2023-2024) to NET cancer research projects in Canada. | |
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STUART BREMNER MEMORIAL GRANT FOR NEUROEDOCRINE CANCER RESEARCH | | | |
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HOOFING IT 2024 RAISES $30,809 FOR
NET CANCER RESEARCH
Between June 1 and September 30, 2024, we asked the Canadian NET cancer community to come together and join or donate to CNETS' summer-long virtual fundraising campaign, HOOFING IT 2024, for Neuroendocrine Cancer Research.
The continued engagement, commitment and dedication of the NET cancer community from coast to coast was outstanding. With 4 teams, 16 registered participants (plus their extended family, friends, and supporters), and over 150 donors, HOOFING IT raised $30,809 for Neuroendocrine Cancer Research in Canada.
Huge thanks to our participants/fundraisers and teams and everyone who participated, supported, and donated to HOOFING IT 2024! We couldn't have done it without you!
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TOP PARICIPANTS/FUNDRAISERS | |
Check out all our awesome fundraisers at the link below: | |
CNETS 2024 NET RESEARCH GRANT COMPETITION | |
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CNETS is committed to improving the quality of life and survival of NET patients across Canada. We have supported NET cancer research since 2011, with independent competition management commencing in 2016.
2024 marks CNETS' ninth (9) year of significantly contributing to NET cancer research, awarding over thirty (30) NET Cancer Research Grants, through our national grant program.
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In 2023, CNETS announced the expansion of our funding program to specifically fund projects arising from the collaboration between the commonwealth nations of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. | |
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The NET patient community has continuously demonstrated a solid commitment to supporting CNETS fundraising efforts for NET cancer research. A huge thanks to our Canadian donors, fundraisers, and named funders who make it possible!
CNETS is pleased to announce the 2024 NET Research Grant Competition, which will provide grants for NET cancer research projects up to a maximum of $40,000 per project.
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for Applications: October 30, 2024
Application Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025
Anticipated Notification of Decisions: March 15, 2025
Funding Availability / Start Date: 2 years starting June 1, 2025
For more information and the 2024 NET Research Grant Application, click the button below:
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NET CLINICAL TRIAL FINDER TOOL
Speaker: Danielle Ralic
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 pm EST
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