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Join us in person for a rare opportunity to gather at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland, for our first joint patient educational event between the NCI, LACNETS & the Pheo Para Alliance (PPA).
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On Saturday, September 9th, renowned NET experts from across North America will cover an array of topics from surgery, PRRT, systemic treatments and clinical trials.
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LACNETS is honored to partner with the NCI, the leader in cancer research, and the PPA, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering those with pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma through advocacy, education, research and support. A special thank you to our partner The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation for their support in awareness and outreach efforts.
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All NET Patients and Caregivers are welcome.
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This conference will not be live-streamed or recorded.
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Breakfast and lunch provided.
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Networking opportunities with other patients, caregivers, and NET experts.
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*Please note there is a NANETS Regional NET Education Event for the medical community on September 8th, also hosted at the NCI. Tell your local healthcare professionals about this NANETS regional event to help raise awareness of and knowledge about NET.
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LACNETS Track
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PPA Track
ACCOMMODATIONS
Recommended hotels:
The Bethesdan Tapestry Collection by Hilton
8120 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
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TRANSPORTATION
Airport
GOVT ID/Security Check Required For All Participants
Valid government-issued photo identification is accepted to receive a visitor pass. Acceptable identification include:
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REAL ID Driver’s License or State Identification Card
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Passport or Passport Card
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HSPD-12 PIV or CAC Card
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Permanent Resident Card
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Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID
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Canadian provincial driver's license, or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Cards.
Any visitor 16 years of age and older is required to provide identification to receive a visitor ID.
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Getting to the Natcher Conference Center
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Note: The Gateway Center Visitor Entrance is only open from 6:30 - 10 AM.
Shuttles from Hotels to the Gateway Center Visitor Entrance, Building 66:
Natcher Conference Center (Building 45)
Shuttles from Hotels to Gateway Center Visitor Entrance, Building 66. (Please note these are outside Shuttles, not Hotel Courtesy Shuttles).
Shuttles from 7 - 8 AM
Shuttles will run from the Hyatt Regency, The Bethesdan Hotel by Hilton and the Gateway Center Visitor Entrance, Building 66, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 beginning at 7 AM.
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Drop off at Gateway Center for security clearance.
Gateway Center to Natcher Conference Center (Building 45)
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Walk to Natcher Conference Center
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Please exit the Gateway Center via stairs or elevator on the second floor and follow the paved walkway to building 45 (Natcher Conference Center). You will approach the back of the building. The doors will be open. Take the stairs or elevators one floor down.
This is the Natcher Conference Center entrance for pedestrians walking from the Gateway Center.
Rideshare to the NIH Gateway Center +
Walk to the Natcher Conference Center (Building 45)
Take a taxi, Uber or Lyft to the NIH Gateway Center, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894
Drop off at the Gateway Center for security clearance ​
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Gateway Center to Natcher Conference Center (Building 45)
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Walk over to Natcher Conference Center
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​Please exit the Gateway Center via stairs or elevator on the second floor and follow the paved walkway to building 45 (Natcher Conference Center). You will approach the back of the building. The doors will be open. Take the stairs or elevators one floor down.
This is the Natcher Conference Center entrance for pedestrians walking from the Gateway Center.
Take the Metro's Red Line to the Medical Center Station
+ Walk to the Gateway Center
+ Walk to the Natcher Conference Center (Building 45)
Take the Metro's Red Line to the Medical Center Station
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Visit the Metro website for more information about the Medical Center Station hours, timetables and 'Plan A Trip' tool.
The Medical Center Station is located at 8810 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814. ​
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Walk to the NIH Gateway Center at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894
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Head south on Rockville Pike toward South Dr (171 ft)
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Gateway Center to Natcher Conference Center (Building 45)
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Please exit the Gateway Center via stairs or elevator on the second floor and follow the paved walkway to building 45 (Natcher Conference Center). You will approach the back of the building. The doors will be open. Take the stairs or elevators one floor down.
This is the Natcher Conference Center entrance for pedestrians walking from the Gateway Center.
Drive your car to the NIH Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility (CVIF)
+ Park in the lot next to the Natcher Conference Center (Building 45)
Clear Security at the NIH CVIF​​
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The NIH CVIF is located at:
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892.
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You must fill out the Visitor Entry Processing Information Form. Please print this form before arriving at the security gate for faster processing.
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Drive from CVIF to the Natcher Conference Center (Building 45) ​
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After exiting CVIF, take a left at the two-way traffic sign.
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Take a right on Wilson Drive.
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Take a left on Center Drive.
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You will pass several buildings. Please note that the building numbers are not in numerical order.
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Park in the lot next to the Natcher Conference Center.
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*Note: Parking garages are closed on Saturday. Only surface/outside lots and parking spots are available near the Natcher building.
Look for this sign for the CVIF Entrance
Take a left at this two-way traffic sign
The Natcher Conference Center is a cement and glass building.
#45 is visible in the area circled green below.
Park in the surface lots circled here in red next to Natcher, Medlars St, and Center Dr.
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All parking restrictions are lifted and won't be enforced, except for handicapped parking spaces.
LEAVING THE CONFERENCE CENTER
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Two shuttles will run between:
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Natcher Conference Center
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Hyatt Regency
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The Bethesdan Hotel by Hilton
The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. Talk to your medical team if you have any questions or concerns about your individual care and treatment. The opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not represent the opinion of LACNETS.