AcroTales

In Episode 17 of AcroTales we speak to Vanessa from Rhode Island in the USA. Vanessa was diagnosed with Acromegaly at the very young age of 21 and totally by accident too after a visit to see an allergy specialist! Vanessa's story explores the various conditions that she has, how these may have contributed and how Acromegaly hasn't stopped her living her life and - indeed - empowered her to help others who are facing the same struggles.

In this episode of AcroTales we talk to Trinity from Phoenix, Arizona about the challenges of growing up with a pituitary condition at such a young age. We also discuss the important role that nurses have to play in the management and treatment of Acromegaly and how friends and family are such an important factor when coping with the condition.

In this episode of AcroTales we talk to Mike from London in the UK. Mike was diagnosed only a couple of years ago but has been on quite a journey since his diagnosis, and talks in depth about treatment, medication and radiotherapy. As well as this, Mike also discusses how he used various coping mechanisms throughout and the help provided by The Pituitary Foundation.

In Episode 12 of AcroTales we speak to Natalia from Columbia. Natalia was only diagnosed in 2019 and so she paints a vivid yet insightful picture of her diagnosis, the impact it has had on her life plus how - just one year on - she is already supporting others diagnosed with Acromegaly.

In Episode 16 of AcroTales we speak to Paul from Melbourne in Australia.
With a hefty dose of humour, Paul talks about the road to diagnosis, the challenges faced and how his first diagnosis wasn't the only hurdle. Thanks to the support of his family and the ability to laugh at himself (this episode does contain a bit of adult humour!), Paul's message is one of hope and adversity.