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Dave is a long term Carcinoid survivor of 21 years since his DX. He states \u201d If there is an \u201caverage\u201d patient experience with Carcinoid<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, I\u2019d be near that average\u201d. He has participated in several Clinic Trials including the Stable Patient arm of the Ga-68<\/em><\/a><\/strong> trial through Drs. O\u2019Doriso at the University of Iowa. He has attended most of the National conferences over the last 15 years. Dave started the Michigan Carcinoid Group about 15 years ago with the theme of \u201cSharing information, Caring for Each other\u201d. Dave is retired for the second time and hopes it \u201csticks\u201d this time. He enjoys travel with Lynn, his wife of 40+ years, and working at his daughter’s equestrian center in Lowell and migrating between Grand Rapids and Nashville, TN.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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Meet Julie<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”2″ css=”” accent_color=”#999999″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1736297273402{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”]Julie was diagnosed with NETS in 2019 at the age of 50 after an emergency bowel resection.\u00a0 (She suffered for 12 years with misdiagnosed symptoms.)\u00a0 She had an additional tumor debulking surgery in 2020 after consulting with specialists at the University of Iowa.\u00a0 She started monthly Sandostatin shots (butt-darts) shortly afterwards and has been relatively stable since then.\u00a0\u00a0She and her husband have recently retired; they enjoy MSU tailgates, running, traveling, and spending time with their parents and 2 grown children.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network (NCAN) is one of the groups that\u00a0helped me to learn more about my disease – I am grateful to them for the educational resources and emotional support.\u00a0 I have met some truly wonderful people through this organization, and I hope to help them spread awareness and provide support to those with this crazy cancer.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1539544932878{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1548275204930{padding-top: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Mr. David Vickery<\/h3>\n

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Ms. Julie DeClercq<\/h3>\n

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WHEN WE MEET<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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All patients, caregivers and others interested in NET are always welcome.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″ accent_color=”#e3e3e3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1545239631765{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

ABOUT OUR GROUP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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We hope you decide to JOIN US<\/a> at an upcoming meeting\u2026we look so forward to meeting you!<\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”JOIN US” style=”custom” custom_background=”#832623″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”lg” align=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-heart” css=”.vc_custom_1569883862880{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}” add_icon=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fchapter.netcan.org%2Fmi-grand-rapids%2Fmichigan-chapter-membership-form%2F|||”][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″ accent_color=”#e3e3e3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547931826513{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Get Involved<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Support NCAN’s Mission<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Chapter Meeting Recaps & Agenda<\/a><\/h3>

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NCAN Grand Rapids Chapter 2019<\/a><\/h3>

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