17 episodes

AcroTales is a series of interviews with people living with Acromegaly - a rare condition caused by a benign tumour growth in the pituitary gland.If often takes 6-10 years for Acromegaly to be diagnosed and patients usually have a complicated journey to diagnosis. Acromegaly causes an excessive release of growth hormones which results in enlarged facial features, growth of hands and feet, changes in jaw and bone structures, loss of libido, visual problems and more. In each AcroTale, patient and advocate Dan Jeffries talks to acromegalics from around the world, discussing diagnosis, treatment and the effects on social and personal life.

AcroTales Dan Jeffries

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AcroTales is a series of interviews with people living with Acromegaly - a rare condition caused by a benign tumour growth in the pituitary gland.If often takes 6-10 years for Acromegaly to be diagnosed and patients usually have a complicated journey to diagnosis. Acromegaly causes an excessive release of growth hormones which results in enlarged facial features, growth of hands and feet, changes in jaw and bone structures, loss of libido, visual problems and more. In each AcroTale, patient and advocate Dan Jeffries talks to acromegalics from around the world, discussing diagnosis, treatment and the effects on social and personal life.

    Episode 17 - Vanessa

    Episode 17 - Vanessa

    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.

    • 25 min
    Episode 16 - Paul

    Episode 16 - Paul

    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. 

    • 36 min
    Episode 15 - Caroline

    Episode 15 - Caroline

    In Episode 15 of AcroTales we speak to Caroline from Bedford in the UK. Caroline was diagnosed with Acromegaly at the extremely young age of 13 and her fascinating tale explores diagnosis, the impact on family and her formative years, how it's helped shape her life and the amazing opportunities she now has to raise awareness. 

    • 26 min
    Episode 14 - Phil

    Episode 14 - Phil

    In Episode 14 of AcroTales we speak to Phil from Southampton in the UK. Phil was diagnosed on April 1st 2010 (no joke!) and tells the story of his long road to diagnosis, the impact it has had on his life but also how it has motivated him to help others who have recently been diagnosed with Acromegaly. 

    • 25 min
    Episode 13 - Spencer

    Episode 13 - Spencer

    In Episode 13 of AcroTales, we speak to Spencer in the UK. Spencer was diagnosed by a chance encounter, and talks about his experiences of diagnosis and how the condition impacted on his life.

    • 23 min
    Episode 12 - Natalia

    Episode 12 - Natalia

    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. 

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

Kats42 ,

Hugely helpful and informative

Thank you so much Dan and all your contributors for making this podcast . It’s made such a difference to my life and experience of Acro to hear other people’s stories

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