Endocrine Abstracts

Working with individuals and families with a complex and unpredictable genetic condition like MEN can present particular challenges for health professionals. This session will aim to support you in supporting your patients by focusing upon the psychological aspects of living with MEN....

Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) disorders are autosomal dominantly inherited syndromes characterised by multi-glandular adenomas/carcinomas. AMEND is a charity providing support and information resources to MEN patients. A recent anonymous online patient survey was conducted by AMEND into the psycho-social impact of the conditions. 219 patients participated (n101 MEN1, n60 MEN2a, n26 MEN2b, n32 other) with a mean age of 47.5 years. 57% felt that their condition had a negati...