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Addison's Disease Self Help Group
Offers support and information for those with non-functioning or, as in MEN2, surgically removed adrenal glands
ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices)
For genetic counselling information and support to parents before and after antenatal testing
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
For information and advice on all aspects of counselling, including lists of accredited counsellors in your local area
British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
The professional association for surgeons who operate on MEN and other endocrine tumours in the UK
British Society for Human Genetics
This website contains a comprehensive directory of all 23 of the UK's genetic services centres, where genetic counselling and testing is provided
British Thyroid Foundation
Support and information on all aspects of thyroid disorders and cancers
Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust
Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust is the first registered charity in the UK dedicated solely to the support of people affected by Thyroid Cancer and is available to patients Nationwide
Carcinoid Website - Sweden
Carcinoid Website - USA
Caring For Carcinoid Foundation (USA)
Excellent US resource for information on and support for carcinoids
Contact a Family
Offers support and advice to families caring for children with serious disabilities or rare syndromes
Cruse Bereavement Care
Helps and advises all members of bereaved families through confidential free counselling service (including trained child bereavement counsellors). Has extensive local network groups
Diabetes UK
For information and advice on all aspects of diabetes which may be caused in MEN1 by the removal of the pancreas
EndoBible
Practical guidance for doctors on endocrine diagnosis and management
GeneReviews
University of Washington (NIH funded) website regarding genetic testing, diagnosis, management and counselling
Genes are Us
Simple animated explanation of genetics for children produced by the Jeans for Genes charity
Genetic Alliance UK
Genetic Alliance USA
Hypoparathyroidism UK
UK voluntary organisation supporting those with hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid glands)
Italian MEN Support Group
MEN support in Italy
MedicAlert Foundation
An AMEND-recommended service providing medical identification emblems for patients with chronic medical conditions and/or who are taking life-long medications
NEM France
MEN Patient Support Group in France
Neuroendocrine Tumour Support Group
Support and information regarding NETs (carcinoids etc)
Pancreatic Cancer UK
UK based support group for pancreatic cancers
Pheo Para Troopers
US-based group dealing with pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, including SDH mutations
Society for Endocrinology
UK professional organisation for endocrinologists
Teenage Cancer Trust
UK-based group for teenagers with cancer
The Pituitary Foundation
For information on all aspects of pituitary disorders. Relevant for MEN1
Thyroid Cancer Forum - UK
Organisation facilitating communication between healthcare workers in the field of thyroid oncology and conducting nationwide research
Thyroid Cancer Support - Wales
Small and friendly group of patients offering support for all thyroid cancer patients in Wales