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Providing Support and Education The Hageman foundation provides support and education for those who have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Types 1, 2A, 2B, their families, and caregivers. Read the Full Story
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MEN Type I Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Type 1 is caused by a mutated gene. Usually in MEN Type 1 three glands are affected and they are the Parathyroids, Pancreas, and the Pituitary Gland.
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MEN Type II Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a is usually found in early adulthood. People diagnosed with MEN type 2a have Parathyroid involvement, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Pheochromocytomas. 
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Articles, MEN experiences, Your Stories and Articles, explanation of Medical Research papers. Most of the terminology will be easy to interpret and read. All Articles and Papers will be approved by our Medical Advisory Board to ensure Accuracy, up to date and factual medical information..

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American Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Support

Provides support and education for those who have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Types 1, 2A, 2B, their families, and caregivers.

Our mission is to increase public awareness of related medical issues through this website, seminars, speaking engagements. Please check out our events page for upcoming seminars.

We also provide direct support for patients of MEN, families, and health care professionals. The support personnel at this time include a Registered Nurse, a Pharmacist, and a Clinical Psychologist. Personal support may be arranged by appointment. Click “Contact Us” on the site menu for information.

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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Type 1 is caused by a mutated gene.  Usually in MEN Type 1 three glands are affected and they are the Parathyroids, Pancreas, and the Pituitary Gland.  The Pituitary Gland controls growth, thyroid secretion, prolactin and other key hormones.  The Parathyroid Glands control the body’s level of calcium in the urine, blood and bones.  The Pancreas secretes hormones that control blood glucose levels and secretes digestive enzymes.  Click here to read more. 

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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a is usually found in early adulthood.  People diagnosed with MEN type 2a have Parathyroid involvement, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Pheochromocytomas.  The Pheochromocytomas grow on the Adrenal Glands.  Some of the symptoms include increased in blood pressure and heart rate, profound sweating, upper abdominal pain, extreme anxiety and sudden severe headaches. 

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b is usually found in early childhood.  Some of the symptoms are tumors on the lips, tongue and in the digestive tract, and Familial Medullary Thyroid Cancer (FMTC).  Pheochromocytomas, as described in MEN 2a are sometimes found.

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