19 Canadian Landmarks Light Up for World NET Cancer Day

TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Tonight, 19 landmarks across 15 Canadian cities are lighting up to mark World NET Cancer Day. The event, organized by the Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (CNETS), aims to raise awareness about neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), a type of cancer often overlooked due to its symptoms mimicking everyday conditions.

NETs can develop almost anywhere in the body and are characterized by symptoms such as flushing, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and wheezing. These symptoms are frequently attributed to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), rosacea, asthma, menopause, or stress. Many patients are not diagnosed until the cancer has spread, highlighting the critical need for earlier detection.

Elizabeth Wood, President of CNETS, whose mother has lived with NET since 2014, emphasized the importance of the event.

Marj Walker, a CNETS Board member from Dundas, Ontario, shared her personal experience.

CNETS is calling on healthcare providers to keep NETs in mind when common symptoms don't respond to common treatments. The organization is also encouraging patients to speak up and ask whether their symptoms could be due to NET.

The full list of participating landmarks is available at https://cnets.ca/news-events/awareness/2026-net-cancer-day/.

Founded in 2007, the Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society is a registered charity dedicated to supporting Canadians affected by NETs through awareness, patient and caregiver support, education, advocacy, and research funding.