Abstract:Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is a genetic cancer syndrome for which there are limited data pertaining to the quality of life and psychosocial experiences of persons affected. Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare disease of the thyroid gland often associated with MEN2. MTC often progresses slowly and may present with a myriad of physical symptoms including hair loss, sleep disturbance, fatigue, weight changes, heart palpitations, and constipation or diarrhea. Like other cancers or rare, inh… Show more
“…Similarly, through data collected via a structured psychosocial interview and the Distress Thermometer/Problem Checklist, Lockridge and colleagues [ 3 ] found that patients ( n = 63) with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2 (MEN2B) and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) identified the need for information about available services and education about MTC as high-priority. MEN2 is a genetic cancer syndrome for which there are limited data pertaining to the quality of life and psychosocial experiences of persons affected.…”
Section: Contributions To the Special Issuementioning
This Special Issue of the journal Children constitutes an opportune moment to reflect on the psychosocial needs of children living with rare diseases and of their families [...]
“…Similarly, through data collected via a structured psychosocial interview and the Distress Thermometer/Problem Checklist, Lockridge and colleagues [ 3 ] found that patients ( n = 63) with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2 (MEN2B) and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) identified the need for information about available services and education about MTC as high-priority. MEN2 is a genetic cancer syndrome for which there are limited data pertaining to the quality of life and psychosocial experiences of persons affected.…”
Section: Contributions To the Special Issuementioning
This Special Issue of the journal Children constitutes an opportune moment to reflect on the psychosocial needs of children living with rare diseases and of their families [...]
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