Research Study - Understanding the Needs of Children with Pituitary Conditions
06/12/2017
Calling young people - your chance to take part in a research study!
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Year in Review
01/12/2017
2017 has been another busy year for The Pituitary Foundation, campaigning to raise awareness of key issues facing patients, and providing support to our patient community.
Pegvisomant is now available in Scotland and Wales
30/11/2017
The Pituitary Foundation is delighted to hear that this vital medication will now be made available on the NHS to patients with uncontrolled Acromegaly in Scotland.
Why I wanted to write ‘Living with Hypopituitarism and other things that happened to come along’
08/11/2017
Patient and author, Marilyn Harvey, tells us why she decided to write her book, 'Living with Hypopituitarism and other things that happened to come along’.
Jim’s story - diagnosed by my optician
25/10/2017
Jim tells us how a routine eye examination identified a pituitary macro adenoma. He also encourages everyone to attend these examinations even if they think there is no need.
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Patient Seminar Day
23/10/2017
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is holding a Pituitary patient seminar event on 10th November 2017 at Britannia Hotel on Portland Street, Manchester.
Working with opticians to improve diagnosis times for pituitary patients
19/10/2017
The Pituitary Foundation is currently running a campaign with optometrists to raise awareness and try to decrease diagnosis times. Here we have a story from patient, Phil, who talks about being diagnosed immediately by his optician.
Christine's story - Acromegaly
29/09/2017
Christine tells us about her long diagnosis, dealing with Acromegaly, and how the lack of knowledge about adrenal insufficiency in hospital nearly lost her her life.
Training for marathons and other endurance events for patients with adrenal insufficiency
24/09/2017
For those patients who are taking part in marathon events, we provide general guidance to help you keep safe and well whilst running.
Pat’s Story – a carer’s review 12 years on
23/09/2017
"Looking back over the last 12 years, since Tony had his diagnosis, (pituitary apoplexy from a macro prolactinoma) we have at times had quite a roller coaster of a ride!"
