What is Carcinoid Cancer?  It is a neuroendocrine cancer that is often misdiagnosed because its symptoms (flushing, wheezing, diarrhea, or abdominal pain) mimic other conditions.  Appropriate surgical and medical management options exist and may vastly increase survival time and improve quality of life!!

Why the ZEBRA?  In medical school doctors are taught that "when hearing hoof beats, think horses, not zebras". Since carcinoid is a relatively rare form of cancer, it may be thought of as a "zebra". Our zebra theme will help make people aware that hoof beats can mean zebras as well as horses. Carcinoid can be detected if it is suspected.

Colorado Carcinoid Support Group
The Colorado Carcinoid Support Group has been organized to give Carcinoid Cancer Survivors a way to learn more about coping with Carcinoid, meet fellow Carcinoid Survivors on their Journey and to encourage each other.

Please contact Lesley at 303-694-1580 or ronnierc1@msn.com for more information

Educational Links

Caring for Carcinoid Foundation

The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation

Susan Anderson’s Carcinoid Site

Jeanne’s Journey