How long will it take to cure carcinoid?
The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation estimates that we can cure carcinoid in 7 to 10 years. Our Research Road Map explains this timing in detail. Our 7 to 10 year estimate is based on a goal set by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). In early 2003, the NCI launched a major new program, “NCI Challenge Goal 2015: Eliminating the Suffering and Death Due to Cancer”: NCI Director, Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach, explains why this 10-year goal is realistic: “My announcement of this goal encountered determined skepticism. Many people have questioned why I set a firm deadline on something so monumental. Some even suggest the idea is scientifically unrealistic. But I believe we soon can end the suffering and death caused by this disease because: • Cancer is no longer mysterious and invulnerable. • We already have made great progress in increasing the number of people who are cancer survivors, not death statistics. • The pace of scientific progress, fueled by the wonders of new technology, is acce
