The MEN1 Mosaic
This podcast's mission is to raise the quality of conversation in MEN1, opening up the floor to diverse perspectives in this rare disease, hence the name 'mosaic.'
With guest speakers encompassing patients & practitioners from all areas of expertise, join a curious, open-minded & proactive discussion amongst a different kind of MEN1 community.
*This podcast and any affiliated content is personal experience designed to educate and inform, not to provide medical or health advice. All opinions are personal. Always consult a qualified, medical professional, especially before making any changes to your diet, exercise or lifestyle.*
The MEN1 Mosaic
#26 - Are You Managing MEN1 the Right Way? Expert Insights (Leading Consultant Endocrinologist)
Managing MEN1 can feel overwhelming, but are you approaching it the right way? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ruth Casey, a leading consultant endocrinologist and endocrine genetics expert, to uncover the key insights every patient needs to know.
- How to build a strong relationship with your healthcare team
- The biggest challenges doctors face in MEN1 care
- Why being an active participant in your care matters
- The role of genetic insights in managing MEN1
- What happens behind closed doors in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
Join us as we bridge the gap between doctors and patients, breaking down the barriers to better care and clearer communication.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr Ruth Casey is a Consultant Endocrinologist in Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and holds an academic position as a senior research associate in the Department of Medical Genetics, Cambridge University. Dr Casey leads neuroendocrine tumour (NET) and endocrine cancer services in Cambridge encompassing both clinical practice and independently funded research. She has a specialist research and clinical interest in, hereditary endocrine syndromes, NETs and SDH deficient tumours (phaeochromocytoma, paraganglioma and GIST).
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*Here I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing is intended to provide medical or holistic health advice. All opinions are personal, including those of my podcast guests. Always consultant a qualified medical professional.*