#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 GUESTDr 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).Are you sure MEN1 can’t be influenced? Join my community to learn how better quality conversation and radical self-responsibility has kept me away from symptoms, surgery & meditation. Click hereDisclaimerI share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing in this episode, including the opinions of my guests, is intended as medical or holistic advice. Please consult a qualified professional before making changes to your care.