{"id":77,"date":"2018-01-30T20:50:56","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T20:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/patient-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:49:32","slug":"patient-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/patient-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Resources and Links"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-77","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"layers":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layer_content_sidebar","layer_label":"","layer_headline":"","layer_intro":"","layer_content":"<p style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 34px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: #042f72; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom:0px;\">The Endocrine Center of Excellence at Saint John\u2019s Health Center is committed to helping patients and families better understand thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid, metabolic, and endocrine conditions. This page provides trusted educational resources and helpful links related to diagnosis, treatment, hormone health, endocrine surgery, and long-term follow-up care.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; line-height: 32px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: #042f72; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom:40px; \">In addition to our own endocrine care resources, we have included several nationally recognized organizations that offer reliable patient education and support related to thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, endocrine tumors, and hormone health.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mobile-100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Endocrine-specialists-Saint-Johns-Health-Center.jpg\"\n  alt=\"Endocrine team at Saint John's Health Center\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center\">The thyroid and endocrine experts Providence Saint John&#8217;s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.<\/div>\n<h2>Trusted Thyroid &#038; Endocrine Resources<\/h2>\n<p>The following organizations provide patient-friendly educational information related to endocrine conditions, thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, bone health, and hormone-related care.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height:18px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/patient-thyroid-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Thyroid Association<\/a> \u2013 Patient education on thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and thyroid treatment options.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hormone.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hormone Health Network<\/a> \u2013 Educational resources from the Endocrine Society covering hormones, adrenal disease, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis, and metabolism.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrine.org\/patient-engagement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Endocrine Society<\/a> \u2013 Information on endocrine disorders, hormone health, endocrine research, and treatment guidelines.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)<\/a> \u2013 NIH-supported educational information related to endocrine diseases, thyroid disorders, adrenal conditions, and metabolism.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/thyroid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Cancer Institute \u2013 Thyroid Cancer<\/a> \u2013 Educational information regarding thyroid cancer diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing research.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealth.gov\/a-z-topics\/thyroid-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office on Women\u2019s Health \u2013 Thyroid Disease<\/a> \u2013 Patient-friendly overview of thyroid disease symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bone Health &#038; Osteoporosis Foundation<\/a> \u2013 Educational information regarding osteoporosis, calcium balance, bone health, and fracture prevention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Saint John\u2019s Endocrine Care Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Explore endocrine conditions, diagnostic services, minimally invasive procedures, and surgical treatment options available through the Endocrine Center of Excellence at Saint John\u2019s Health Center.<\/p>\n<h2>Endocrine Care<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"line-height:18px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/\">Center for Endocrine Tumors and Disorders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/meet-our-team\/\">Meet Our Endocrine Team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1366\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/rapid-thyroid-nodule-growth.jpg\" alt=\"Rapid thyroid nodule growth can be a major concern.\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/rapid-thyroid-nodule-growth.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/rapid-thyroid-nodule-growth-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/rapid-thyroid-nodule-growth-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/rapid-thyroid-nodule-growth-100x74.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thyroid conditions should be evaluated by a specialist who can identify underlying problems and recommend the correct treatment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Thyroid Disorders<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"line-height:18px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/hyperthyroidism\/\">Hyperthyroidism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/hypothyroidism\/\">Hypothyroidism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/thyroid-cancer\/\">Thyroid Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/thyroid-nodules\/\">Thyroid Nodules<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Adrenal Disorders<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"line-height:18px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/adrenal-cancer\/\">Adrenal Cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/adrenal-masses\/\">Adrenal Masses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/cushings-syndrome-adrenal\/\">Cushing\u2019s Syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/hyperaldosteronism-conns\/\">Hyperaldosteronism (Conn\u2019s Syndrome)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/pheochromocytoma-and-paraganglioma\/\">Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1432\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/hormone-therapy-for-bone-health-and-long-term-metabolic-function.jpg\" alt=\"Hormone therapy for bone health and long-term metabolic function\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/hormone-therapy-for-bone-health-and-long-term-metabolic-function.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/hormone-therapy-for-bone-health-and-long-term-metabolic-function-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/hormone-therapy-for-bone-health-and-long-term-metabolic-function-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/hormone-therapy-for-bone-health-and-long-term-metabolic-function-100x63.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An endocrinologist may become involved in your care for balancing hormone levels and addressing related sysmptoms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Parathyroid &#038; Bone Disorders<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"line-height:18px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/hyperparathyroidism\/\">Hyperparathyroidism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/osteoporosis\/\">Osteoporosis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Genetic &#038; Special Population Conditions<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"line-height:18px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/multiple-endocrine-neoplasia-and-other-inherited-syndromes\/\">MEN and Inherited Endocrine Syndromes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/conditions\/pediatric-thyroid-and-endocrine-conditions\/\">Pediatric Thyroid and Endocrine Conditions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1409\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/dr.-melanie-goldfarb-performs-thyroid-surgery.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Melanie Goldfarb performs thyroid surgery\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/dr.-melanie-goldfarb-performs-thyroid-surgery.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/dr.-melanie-goldfarb-performs-thyroid-surgery-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/dr.-melanie-goldfarb-performs-thyroid-surgery-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/dr.-melanie-goldfarb-performs-thyroid-surgery-100x76.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Melanie Goldfarb performs minimally invasive thyroid surgery at Saint John&#8217;s Health Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Diagnosis &#038; Treatment<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"line-height:18px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/diagnosis-and-treatment\/hormone-therapy\/\">Hormone Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/diagnosis-and-treatment\/laparoscopic-and-open-adrenaclectomy\/\">Adrenalectomy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/diagnosis-and-treatment\/parathyroidectomy\/\">Parathyroidectomy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/diagnosis-and-treatment\/parathyroid-imaging\/\">Parathyroid Imaging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/endocrine\/diagnosis-and-treatment\/radioactive-iodine\/\">Radioactive Iodine Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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