promoting understanding of Carcinoid; the methods of diagnosis and the success of treatment

Why do we need an Awareness Campaign?

• Too FEW people know that Carcinoid Cancer exists
• The symptoms of Carcinoid Cancer often resemble other diseases.
• A very high percentage of patients wait at least four years before receiving the correct diagnosis and often much longer for appropriately aggressive treatment, and adequate monitoring.
• Many of the advances made in the past decade in diagnosing and treating Carcinoid Cancer have yet to become common practice.
• Too little funding goes to Carcinoid Cancer research
• This disease is highly treatable and with early diagnosis and treatment patients have a good chance of recovery and a very productive and satisfying life.

We at SEA are committed to increasing awareness of Carcinoid Cancer. Our promotion of awareness includes:

• Education for both public and private healthcare providers
• Conferences
• Monthly meetings
• The May 2005 California Awarness Initiative and Declaration : May is Carcinoid Awareness Month by both Mayor Hahn and Gov Schwartznegger (Under Construction)
• Book: Carcinoid Tumor: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
• SEA PDF Brochure: Shine the Light on Carcinoid (Under Construction)

You can help.

Show Your Stripes and display Carcinoid Awarenss items. Be prepared to talk about Carcinoid. There are many opportunitities for you to speak to your community about your personal experience with Carcinoid Cancer.