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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 diagnos... more
FAQs about AcroTales:How many episodes does AcroTales have?The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
August 29, 2025Episode 24 - CasIn Episode 24 of AcroTales we meet Cas from Nevada in the USA. Cas's story really demonstrates the challenges faced when undergoing the 'diagnostic odyssey' in a search for answers. After experiencing a range of symptoms, Cas was finally diagnosed in 2019 - just before the COVID pandemic swept the globe. Yet Cas's resilience, positivity and humble nature means she has not let this condition define her....more32minPlay
July 28, 2025Episode 23 - JeremieIn Episode 23 of AcroTales we meet Jeremie from the Philippines. Jeremie's story is one of challenges, resilience and hope. Diagnosed with a tumour at just 19 years old - and right in the middle of Covid - he explains his journey to diagnosis, the treatments he received and how - through strength and adversity - he is taking ownership of his condition and is now a leading advocate for Acromegaly in the Philippines....more44minPlay
September 03, 2024Episode 22 - ChrissyIn this episode of AcroTales we hear from Chrissy who lives in the Cotswolds in the UK. Chrissy is 44 and was diagnosed in 2013.Everyone's AcroTales is unique and comes with surprises, but there's no doubt that Chrissy's tale is one of the most jaw-dropping stories out there. Listen to the incredible way she received her diagnosis and how she has embraced life since treatment. ...more33minPlay
August 04, 2024Episode 21 - NatalieIn Episode 21 of AcroTales we meet Natalie who is based in Buckinghamshire in the UK. Natalie's story is rather different in that she has elevate IGF-1, a micro adenoma yet her Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) is in range - and therefore has not yet received an official diagnosis. So what's it like living with the symptoms of a condition yet not knowing whether you actually have that condition or not? Natalie outlines this unique situation whilst considering what the present - and future - holds....more37minPlay
June 03, 2024Episode 20 - ThomasIn Episode 20 of AcroTales we speak to Thomas from Switzerland. Thomas was diagnosed only a few months go and recently had surgery, so this is clearly very new and raw for him. He talks about the symptoms, diagnosis, his girlfriends desire to know everything about Acromegaly and how his approach was not quite the same. ...more33minPlay
April 15, 2024Episode 19 - RozIn Episode 19 of AcroTales we speak to Roz from Essex in the UK. Roz was diagnosed in 2005 after a succession of symptoms that had been present since her teens. Roz's journey has not been easy and had her third round of surgery only six weeks ago! (March 2024). However, Roz faces her Acro-challenge with a great sense of humour and is now a Volunteer Ambassador for The Pituitary Foundation, proving that every cloud has a silver lining. We also discuss how vital it is to have a competent Endocrinologist and touch upon the current state of the NHS....more41minPlay
January 22, 2024Episode 18 - JillIn Episode 18 of AcroTales we speak to Jill from from Oklahoma in the USA. Jill was diagnosed with Acromegaly in 2005 and it was quite a struggle for her to get a diagnosis. Jill is shining example of turning a negative into a positive. For over ten years she has been at the helm of the Acromegaly Community and leading a mission to support people with Acromegaly, whatever the stage of their journey. We chat about her complex diagnosis, the role of being an advocate and the changes she's seen over the years. ...more40minPlay
January 29, 2022Episode 17 - VanessaIn 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....more26minPlay
November 01, 2021Episode 16 - PaulIn 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. ...more37minPlay
October 03, 2021Episode 15 - CarolineIn 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. ...more27minPlay
FAQs about AcroTales:How many episodes does AcroTales have?The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.