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Informing, supporting, and advocating for the multiple endocrine neoplasia and inherited phaeochromocytoma / paraganglioma syndromes and adrenocortical cancer patient communities. Visit our website www.amend.org.uk. #endosky #PPGL #MEN1 #MEN2 #MEN3 #ACC

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Please pop by to see Sally's work if you can. Open until 20th February. Thank you to Sally's family and friends for their continued support of our ACC Community through their fundraising. πŸ’š
#AdrenocorticalCancer #adrenalcancer #ACC @accsupportuk.bsky.social

18.02.2026 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a sneaky peek of our brand new #MEN1 members’ smartphone app. Information + support in one quick access resource, even offline. Available to all registered MEN1 members. Membership is free. www.amend.org.uk/patients/joi...

05.02.2026 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cancer turned my world upside down - twice. After battling a #phaeo, I was told that I also had medullary thyroid cancer (as part of #MEN2A), followed a few years later by an #MTC metastasis. Each cancer journey is unique, even more so when it's a #RareCancer. AMEND CEO, Jo Grey #WorldCancerDay

04.02.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On #WorldCancerDay, we support @ncukcharity in shining a light on #neuroendocrinecancer, an invisible and complex cancer that continues to be missed/misdiagnosed. Read their new report here: bit.ly/4a8r4aw

04.02.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#MEN1 #multipleendocrineneoplasia @socendocrinology.bsky.social

02.02.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Our new app for MEN1 members launched today! The app replaces the MEN1 Member Pack and ensures that patients and carers received the information and support they need as quickly as possible. More information on our website:
www.amend.org.uk/new-men1-app...

02.02.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Knowledge is power.
The multilingual #NETInfo factsheet on #RadioligandTherapy helps you understand the treatment and feel ready for it.
Available in 15 languages.
βœ…Download in your language: incalliance.org/net-info-pac...
#LetsTalkAboutNETs

02.12.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted to been involved in this.

25.11.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a wonderful gift for everyone in the UK with ACC πŸ’šπŸ™ www.accsupport.org.uk #ACC #adrenocorticalcancer #rarecancers

24.11.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If anyone is looking for Christmas cards, my partner has made some based on his sister, Sally's, art designs to raise money for the Adrenal Cortical Cancer Support charity (@amenduk.bsky.social). All proceeds go to the charity.
sallyz-art.square.site

24.11.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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AMEND Patient Webinar on Medullary Thyroid Cancer (endorsed by the BTA). Expert talks, and a live Q&A from 19:00-20:30 on Wednesday 19th November. Registration essential:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#MTC #MedullaryThyroidCancer #sporadicMTC #medullarythyroidcancer #thyroidcancer

16.10.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Please complete the 2nd SCAN survey. Please particularly for health professionals. πŸ“Š

12.09.2025 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to be here representing GenNETs, MEN and PPGL syndromes. Wonderful collaborative organisation driven by so many passionate advocates πŸ’ͺ

09.09.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“’ SAVE THE DATE - The 10th International Adrenal Cancer Symposium #IACS will take place in Brescia (Italy) 16-18 October 2026! Mark your calendars and spread the voice #cureACC #adrenocorticalcarcinoma #adrenaltumour #ENSAT @a5-adrenal.bsky.social @amenduk.bsky.social

08.07.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Such a fantastic, inclusive and supportive community. Together with our incredible speakers, staff and volunteers, they make the Annual Information Day so special! Huge thanks to all involved. Until next year all!
#MEN1 #MEN2 #MEN3 #PPGL #ACC.

31.05.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here at #ESE/ESPE2025 in the patient experience zone and always happy to chat. We even have video today! @esendocrinology.bsky.social

12.05.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ŒJoin the amazing group of #PrimaryCarePhysicians from 35 countries worldwide who already completed the free online CME-accredited #ThinkNENs Global Educational Program for Primary Care Physicians!
βœ…Check here and enroll: incalliance.org/think-nens/ #LetsTalkAboutNETs

08.05.2025 06:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Just one week left to book FREE 2025 Annual Patient Information Day tickets! Central London, Saturday 31st May. Check out our website for programme and bookings.

www.amend.org.uk/patients/sup...

#MEN1 #MEN2 #MEN2A #MEN2B #PPGL #phaeopara #pheopara #ACC #adrenocorticalcancer #patientinformation

07.05.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Research funding opportunity πŸ”½
@youngdiablo.bsky.social @thyroidbritish.bsky.social @nzammitt.bsky.social @simonhspearce.bsky.social @drpetetaylor.bsky.social @vickiesmith.bsky.social @pituitaryorg.bsky.social @amenduk.bsky.social
#thyroid #endocrinology #ResearchFunding #thyroid #endocrinology

01.05.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AMEND is pleased to offer this FREE webinar for anyone affected by sporadic #MedullaryThyroidCancer from 19:00-20:30 on 18 June with two premiere medical experts from The Royal Marsden. Register via the following link: shorturl.at/CyFOg
#MTC #patienteducation

30.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ŒPaul from USA experienced shortness of breath. It took 6 doctors and 3 years before he first learned that he had #pheochromocytoma.
πŸ‘‰Shortness of breath is a very common symptom that can mislead physicians.
βœ…Get a snapshot in 11 languages: incalliance.org/net-info-pac...
#LetsTalkAboutNETs

29.04.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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‼️ Just one month to go until our 2025 Annual Patient Information Day! FREE event for patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia, inherited paraganglioma syndromes and adrenocortical cancer. πŸ’›
www.amend.org.uk/patients/sup...
#MEN #PPGL #ACC #patienteducation

28.04.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
New website launched for adrenocortical cancer at www.accsupport.org.uk

New website launched for adrenocortical cancer at www.accsupport.org.uk

πŸ’š We would like to introduce the new ACC Support UK website which is now; ▢️ Easier to navigate, ♿️ More accessible, β„Ή Contains info on adrenal tumours in children. Thanks to the family/friends of the late Sally Zelenczuk for making this possible. πŸ“² accsupport.org.uk
#adrenocorticalcancer #ACC

28.04.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Introducing a new collaboration between NCUK and AMEND to tackle the biggest challenges in our communities: πŸ”Ž Diagnostic Delays, πŸ“ Lack of pathways to UK CoEs, πŸ’Š Access to new treatments/therapies, πŸ§ͺ lack of research/clinical trials, 🧠 Psych Support. 🌐 www.amend.org.uk

28.04.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’› AMEND Annual Patient Information Day 2025 extras! Adrenal insufficiency workshop, benefits helpdesk, information tables, and free lunch and refreshments for networking. FREE event for patients, Sat 28 May, London
πŸ“² www.amend.org.uk/patients/sup...
#MENsyndromes #PPGL #ACC #patienteducation

26.04.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is World Hormone Day! Get involved to highlight the importance of hormones, and the recommendations for good hormone health πŸ“² www.amend.org.uk/world-hormon...
#worldhormoneday2025 #endocrinediseases #MEN1 #MEN2 #MEN2A #MEN2B #PPGL #MTC #ACC #neuroendocrinecancer #rarediseases

24.04.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’› AMEND Annual Patient Information Day 2025 superb experts in endocrine and head and neck paraganglioma surgery, speaking just after lunch. FREE event for patients, Sat 28 May, London, for MEN, PPGL and ACC.
www.amend.org.uk/patients/sup...
#MENsyndromes #PPGL #ACC

23.04.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThis was really meant as a makeup project for women, because women have been excluded from research for so many years,” says Garnet Anderson, a biostatistician who runs the WHI coordinating center.

23.04.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s change the conversation around #EDCs and work together towards a toxic-free environment. Join us on 14 May to discuss research and public health measures that could help πŸ‘‰ espe-ese-congress2025.org/legacy-event...

#BecauseHormonesMatter @jeromebertherat.bsky.social

23.04.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we launch a new collaboration with Neuroendocrine Cancer UK (NCUK): the Neuroendocrine Life Alliance! With time and resources still challenging, we will work together to address several common aims. shorturl.at/iE8BM
#neuroendocrinecancer #neuroendocrineneoplasia #neuroendocrinelifealliance

21.04.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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