2026 International Acromegaly Community Conference

Are you an Acromegaly patient? Acromegaly Community knows that living with a rare disease can be difficult to navigate. Please join us and take this opportunity to learn about the proper management of Acromegaly from top physicians. This conference focuses on education as well as communal and emotional support for patients. Join us as we work towards empowering patients through education.

Will be updated as soon as link is provided. Current rate is $169 per night.

Home2 Suites by Hilton, 3150 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Event Summary:

Acromegaly Community Group

Start Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

End Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Last Day to Book: September 23, 2026

Hotel offering your special $169 group rate: Home2 Suites by Hilton

*Breakfast will be provided to hotel guests. Lunch (Saturday) will be provided at Barrow Neurological Institute.

Acromegaly Community is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent patients from accessing education and support.

A limited number of travel scholarships are available for members who demonstrate financial need. To be considered, applicants must complete a brief scholarship application and sign a participation agreement outlining the terms of the award.

We firmly believe that education is one of the most powerful tools in managing a rare condition — and we are here to help make that possible.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Note: You must be a current member in good standing to attend any of our programming.

Sample agenda is from our 2024 meeting with Barrows, will update and add even more speakers as we work on the schedule.

Info: Overview of acromegaly with Dr. Kevin Yuen with clinical guidelines to treat. Zoom in from the Operating Room with live pituitary surgery with Dr. Andrew Little.

Info: A physiatrist is a physician who has received specialized training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatry is the branch of medicine emphasizing the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorder that produce temporary or permanent functional impairment.

Info: What role does physical therapy play in improving health and wellness of acromegaly patients and how it can improve quality of life.

Info: Patients can deal with hormone deficiencies post surgery. Learn how to manage cortisol properly if low post surgery, radiation or apoplexy.

Info: Pituitary tumors can press on the optic nerve leading to a loss peripheral vision. Learn more about the impacts of visual loss.

Info: Acromegaly affects an individuals metabolism, which often leads to excessive weight gain. Hear how weight management can improve quality of life.

Info: Get a better understanding of how acromegaly changes teeth, jaw bones and what can be done to improve.

Info: What role does Radiation Oncology play in the treatment of acromegaly and when should you choose this option.

Info: Learn how degenerative arthropathy and other rheumatologic syndromes effect bone, mineral metabolism and bone disease associated with acromegaly.

Info: Oily skin with large pores, excessive sweating, pigmented skin tags, and psoriasis are some common dermal symptoms. What can be done to subside these symptoms.

Info: Learn how degenerative arthropathy and other rheumatologic syndromes effect bone, mineral metabolism and bone disease associated with acromegaly.

Info: Acromegaly affects an individuals metabolism, which often leads to excessive weight gain. Hear how weight management can improve quality of life.

Info: Obstruction of the upper airway may develop due to enlargement of the tongue and thickening of the tissues of the larynx causing sleep apnea. How can a sleep specialist help?

Info: What causes headaches in acromegaly patients? How can a headache expert help provide relief and solutions.

Info: What kind of emotional support do Acromegaly patients need? What about friends and loved ones? Listen as we discuss techniques and options to provide needed support.

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