Links to Other Helpful Sites
Visit the websites of these professional medical societies and patient advocacy groups for advice, support, and more information on how to help keep your thyroid hormone in balance.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
http://www.aace.com
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) is a professional medical organization consisting of 2600 practicing clinical endocrinologists. The mission of AACE is to improve the care given to the endocrine patient and the public's understanding of the function of a clinical endocrinologist, to heighten awareness of underlying endocrine disease, and to make available to patients the choice of care by a specialist trained in the treatment of endocrine disorders.
American Thyroid Association, Inc.
http://www.thyroid.org
The American Thyroid Association is a professional society of physicians and scientists dedicated to researching and treating thyroid disorders.
The Endocrine Society
http://www.endo-society.org
The Endocrine Society is the world's largest and most active professional organization of endocrinologists. The mission of the Endocrine Society is to promote the understanding of hormonal communication at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease and to improve the quality of life. For more information or for a list of endocrinologists in your area, contact the Endocrine Society at the address or phone number shown above.
ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.
http://www.thyca.org
Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to support, communication, and education for thyroid cancer survivors, their families, and their friends.
The Thyroid Foundation of America
http://www.tsh.org
The Thyroid Foundation of America (TFA) provides health education and support to thyroid patients, their families, and health professionals who care for them. Most thyroid problems are lifelong and often change over time, so TFA members are kept up-to-date through quarterly newsletters. TFA refers patients to thyroid specialists and to interest or support groups around the country, promotes public awareness of thyroid problems, and, if funding permits, sponsors special projects and research.