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Thyroid

National. Support, education and communication for people with all types of thyroid cancer, as well as caregivers. Outreach to the public for thyroid cancer awareness and early detection. Twelve online support groups, local support groups, free online newsletter, free downloadable low-iodine cookbook,free patient information booklet and packet, free regional workshops, free webinars, annual international conference and free thyroid cancer awareness brochures. Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, funding for research and educational website.
Write:
Survivors' Association
P.O. Box 1545
New York, NY 10159-1545
Voice: 1-877-588-7904
Fax: 630-604-6078
Website: http://www.thyca.org
E-mail: thyca@thyca.org
Verified: 8/26/2011

National. 15 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. Aim is to establish patient-based Graves' disease and thyroid exclusive support groups to provide better treatment and to increase public awareness. Participates in research. Newsletter, information and referrals, phone support, national conferences, internet bulletin board. Guidelines available to assist in starting a similar group.
Write:
Grave's Disease Foundation
P.O. Box 2793
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Voice: 1-877-643-3123
Website: http://www.ngdf.org
E-mail: gravesdiseasefd@gmail.com
Verified: 8/25/2011

Online. Members 2900+. Founded 2003. Support and information for persons who have been diagnosed with any type of thyroid disease (hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, cancer, etc). Open to those who suspect that they have a thyroid condition as well.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/the_thyroid_support_group
E-mail: the_thyroid_support_group-owner@yahoogroups.com
Verified: 9/26/2011

Online. 700+ members. Founded 2003. A place to share information and support for those with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/thyroiditis
E-mail: thyroiditis-owner@yahoogroups.com
Verified: 9/26/2011

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

WebMD Medical Reference from the American Self-Help Clearinghouse

Last Updated: May 16, 2012

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