Resources and support for thyroid cancer

A support network for people with thyroid disease. The British Thyroid Foundation's staff, medical professionals, volunteers and people with thyroid disorders, work together to provide support and information based on medical evidence and personal experience.

Telephone helpline: 01423 810 093 (Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm)

Find out more about the British Thyroid Foundation

Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust is the first national charity in the UK dedicated solely to the support of patients with thyroid cancer. You can talk to others with thyroid cancer via their helpline, email and telephone. They also arrange for buddies to help through the treatment process.

Telephone: 07399564463 Email: amy@butterfly.org.uk

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Parathyroid UK offers support for people with hypoparathyroidism. This can be caused by thyroid surgery and can make it difficult for your body to maintain a normal level of calcium in the blood. They can provide information and have an online forum.

Tel: 01342 324091

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The Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders (AMEND) is a patient group which provides information and support about multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) and endocrine tumours. They can provide support to patients with cancers who have the gene fault associated with MEN.

Visit the AMEND website

Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that gives practical and medical support to people with cancer in the UK. Its helpline offers support with clinical, emotional, general and welfare benefits needs. They publish booklets about cancer and treatments. Information is available in other languages. They also have an online chat service.

Macmillan Support Line Freephone: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm)

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Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website