CCAN has produced 19 conferences benefiting thousands of patients and their families. We give cancer patients the power to make informed decisions regarding their care. CCAN provided funding to the National Patient Conferences in 2005, 06, 07 & 09 and the International Canadian Conference in 2008. CD ROMs and internet replays are available. CCAN also provided funding and support to The North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society since 2006. CCAN has been a NANETS member since 2007 and on the advisory board since 2009. For 7 years CCAN has provided information and support to NET patients and caregivers via e-mail, our web site and toll free phone number. Our phone line is open 7 days a week from 9 am – 9 pm EST, 365 days a year and is answered by a patient or a caregiver at all times. We want you to know the person on the other end of the phone understands first hand about the disease. Several thousand free information packets have been mailed We provide support groups with information, merchandise, awareness items and financial support. CCAN exhibits at medical trade shows and medical meetings such as ASCO. CCAN played a large part in the planning of the First Worldwide NET Cancer Day that was held November 10, 2010. We requested that each of the governors across the USA and the territories proclaim this day NET Cancer Awareness Day. CCAN has had NY State declare November Carcinoid/NET Cancer Awareness Month since 2006.
