Media Alert: Adelaide community comes together today, on World NET Cancer Day - Unicorn Foundation

10 Nov 2019 8:45 AM

10^th November 2019

MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

** MEDIA ALERT AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY**

 

Adelaide community comes together today, on World NET Cancer Day

 

Today is World NET Cancer Day, an annual event designed to raise awareness of neuroendocrine (NET) cancers around the world.

 

In support of this global campaign, the Unicorn Foundation, are hosting numerous fundraiser events across the country, including one in Adelaide, to help raise awareness of neuroendocrine (NET) cancers amongst the local community.

 

The sold-out event is taking place at Piccoli Piatti Café, North Adelaide where 120 guests will come together for the afternoon. Attendees will be treated to styling tips from Adelaide stylist, Marilyn Little, given the opportunity to bid on numerous silent auction items and will receive information on the often-misdiagnosed symptoms of NETs.

 

Organised by the Unicorn Foundation SA support group, local NET patients and carers, and Adelaide-based NET specialist nurse, Jess Mercurio, the event promises to offer guests entertainment, as well as education.

 

Unicorn Foundation CEO, Simone Leyden comments, “Neuroendocrine (NET) cancers are frequently misdiagnosed and often by the time patients receive a correct diagnosis the cancer has spread to other organs.”

 

Leyden continues, “World NET Cancer Day is about raising NET awareness amongst the community in the hope of gaining earlier diagnoses. We hope this event helps to educate the community about NET symptoms and encourages at least one person to speak to their doctor.”

 

 

EVENT DETAILS

 

WHAT: World NET Cancer Day - An Afternoon of Creative Couture

 

WHY: To raise awareness of neuroendocrine cancer on World NET Cancer Day.

 

WHEN: Sunday 10^th November 2019, 1pm – 4pm

WHERE: Piccoli Piatti Cafe (Upstairs)

              21 O’Connell St, North Adelaide, SA 5006

 

Pictured, the Unicorn Foundation fundraiser committee from left to right: Diana Rundle, Jackie Barreau, Marilyn Little, Kathy Hatzi, Anna Rob and Jess Mercurio

PHOTO OP AND INTERVIEWS

·       Jackie Barreau and Kathy Hatzi, Unicorn Foundation representatives

·       Jess Mercurio, NET Nurse from Queen Elizabeth Hospital

·       Marilyn Little and other individuals directly impacted by neuroendocrine cancer are also available for comment.

 

For media assets including audio, visual and video, or to see the full multimedia release about World NET Cancer Day, head to: http://news.medianet.com.au/unicorn/net-cancer-day-2019

 

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Background Info:

 

The Unicorn Foundation is the only Australian charity at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness and understanding of NETs, both within the medical profession and the wider public. https://bit.ly/2BptA92

 

Approximately 7 in 100,000 Australians are diagnosed with NETs each year, a diagnosis frequency similar to ovarian cancer.

 

Misdiagnosis occurs in approximately 50% of patients, for many by the time they receive a correct diagnosis the cancer has spread (Stage 4).

 

Neuroendocrine cancers occur when there are changes in neuroendocrine cells (that regulate hormones), which are present throughout the human body. More commonly located in the pancreas, lungs, abdomen, reproductive organs and bowel, NET cancer symptoms can include, weight loss, hot flushes, shortness of breath and diarrhoea. Neuroendocrine Cancers (NETs) are frequently misdiagnosed with conditions such as: anxiety, menopause, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or diabetes.

 

 

NET Cancer Day is a global event held annually on the 10^th of November to raise awareness of neuroendocrine cancers around the world. The event has been created to encourage discussion around this rare form of cancer and draw attention to its symptoms – which frequently mimic those of more common diseases such as IBS and menopause.

 

For a list of participating cafes and fundraisers around the country please head to: http://www.unicornfoundation.org.au/news/236/2019-world-net-cancer-day-venues

 

 

 

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