by Leanne Talbot | Feb 28, 2023
Today is Rare Disease Day. Assumed rare, Neuroendocrine Cancer is now England’s 10th most prevalent Cancer, with a continually rising incidence – that has already seen a 371% increase since 1995. Neuroendocrine Cancer UK’s Catherine Bouvier cuts through... by Clare Gerrard | Jan 30, 2023
In medicine, the term “zebra” is used in reference to a rare disease or condition. “If you hear hooves, you assume horse.” The rare disease community wants you to consider zebra. We agree with and advocate this message. However due to the rise in incidence of... by Leanne Talbot | Sep 27, 2021
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) is a rare neuroendocrine cancer that accounts for about 7 in 100 cases of thyroid cancer. In 25% of MTC – it can occur as part of rare inherited (genetic) disorders called MEN2 or... 
