What is Acromegaly?
Acromegaly is a serious condition caused by a benign tumor in the pituitary gland that releases too much growth hormone into the body.
Should I talk to my doctor?
This group offer:
- Support for acromegaly patients and their friends and family. Medical professionals are openly welcome to join our forum to share expertise & support.
- Discount drug information for the uninsured
- Alternative insurance information for those who have been told that they are uninsurable
- A message board with thread ability so people can maintain constant contact and support throughout the world from the comfort of home
- Information on treatments, tests, surgery, and post-treatment issues. We will share possible side effects. NO PRODUCTS ARE ENDORSED! We are merely sharing information. What you do with it is between you and your physicians
- Acromegaly in the news (feel free to send me articles you see)
- Information on products that are going through clinical testing or companies that have upcoming trials (these medications and treatments are typically free, and sometimes may even pay)
- Available discounts on medications: remember, links to medical websites does not imply endorsement of any products
- Upcoming news updates from the medical community in a way that is easy to understand and centrally located
If you don't see what you are looking for immediately, please feel free to send an email and the information will be researched and reported back to you ASAP!
The Benefits of Membership:
- It will only take seconds of your time
- It is free!
- You will have complete access to news items
- You can communicate with others just like you
Mission Statement
It is our mission to provide an emotional and communal support network for people touched by acromegaly. We will offer a central location of medical information on issues including: surgery, medication, radiation, and post-diagnosis support. Most importantly, we intend to provide a network of emotional support for acromegaly patients, as well as their friends and family.
***This website is designed to offer support and information based on individual experiences. Any specific medical information included on this website is attributed to the source that originally provided it. Please understand that all postings on the message board is completely the opinion of the person who published the message. Any specific questions regarding medication, treatment, or specific side effects should be directed to your personal physician.
