Patient Support Groups

Living with a thyroid condition can be challenging, but manageable. You don’t have to carry the weight of your diagnosis, treatment, or wellness on your shoulders alone. Below is a list of support groups and how they can empower you throughout your journey.

• ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association: an all-volunteer nonprofit organization guided by a medical advisory council of renowned thyroid cancer specialists, offering support and information to thyroid cancer survivors and their families, and health care professionals worldwide. Learn more at https://www.thyca.org/
• Graves Disease & Thyroid Foundation: The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit international charitable organization. GDATF has helped thousands of patients better understand the symptoms and treatment programs for Graves' disease, providing help and hope for people with Graves’ disease and other thyroid related disorders. Learn more at https://gdatf.org/
• The Light of Life Foundation: Dedicated to improving the quality of life for the thyroid cancer patient, through continuing education for the lay public and the medical community and promoting research and development to improve thyroid patient care. Learn more at https://lightoflifefoundation.org/
• Listen to Your Eyes: a sponsor-supported informational website for and about patients with thyroid eye disease. Learn more at https://www.thyroideyes.com/
• The TED Community Organization: is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit comprised of patients, care partners, medical professionals, and individuals who advocate for those dealing with thyroid eye disease (TED). This community shares the experience of living with TED and provides education, support, and connection for everyone impacted by the condition. Learn more at https://tedcommunity.org/