Caring for Carcinoid Second Annual Los Angeles Patient Event

I can’t believe it has been almost a year since CFCF’s inaugural Awareness Weekend in Los Angeles consisting of a Patient Education Seminar, the Great Race of Agoura Hills and Gala Celebration at the House of Blues to raise money for CFCF’s Large-Scale Genome Study of Carcinoid Cancer.

Writing from our office in cold, snowy Boston I am looking forward to CFCF’s Second Annual Los Angeles Event. I hope to see many new faces this year as we open the day with a run/walk for a cure in the Great Race of Agoura Hills, then join together for an afternoon of education at Cedars-Sinai, and finally relax through guided mediation to music by Giovanna Imbesi, Generate Possibility.

Please see below for more information and email me at lauren.erb@caringforcarcinoid.org if you are interested in learning more or would like to register for the Great Race of Agoura Hills or our Patient Education Seminar.

Great Race of Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills, CA - March 27, 2010

We will begin the day with a run/walk through Agoura Hills to raise funds for research. The Sunflower, CFCF’s symbol, reflects CFCF’s mission to find a cure for carcinoid cancer. Like the sunflower we will turn to the sun for warmth and nourishment in pursuit of a cure. Join us for a day of camaraderie and sunshine as we support one another.

Los Angeles Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Education Seminar Co-hosted by the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA

In Los Angeles we will be again teaming up with Dr. Wolin and Cedars-Sinai for a day of Education and Question and Answer sessions where you the patient set the Agenda. I am particularly excited to introduce a novel patient case presentation element to the agenda. Dr. Wolin will lead two patient case discussions to highlight the intricacies of both treating and diagnosing neuroendocrine cancers and how a multidisciplinary approach is necessary by drawing on expertise from oncology, surgical oncology, radiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and more. Click here for more information on the Seminar and registration details.

Generate Possibility with Giovanna Imbesi

Los Angeles, CA

We will end the day with Generate Possibility: Guided meditation with Relaxing Music by Giovanna Imbesi. I am so grateful to Giovanna and Generate Possibility for collaborating with CFCF to end the day for participants on a relaxing note. We hope that everyone will leave feeling calm, empowered and hopeful for the future.

Please consider joining CFCF for an afternoon of education and taking action with us as we run/walk to a cure while enjoying camaraderie and fresh air. I for one am looking forward to it! Please email me with any questions or to join us, Lauren.erb@caringforcarcinoid.org.

Sunny Los Angeles here we come!