USEFUL GO-TOS
Since my book is expected to be released in late 2025, here are some reliable MCAS resources to explore in the meantime.
For more information about mast cell disease
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Dr. Lawrence Afrin: A leading expert in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, practices at the AIM Center for Personalized Medicine (aimcenterpm.com) in New York, USA.
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T.C. Theoharides: Offers research, publications, video presentations, lecture slides, clinical studies, and useful links at mastcellmaster.com. Based in Massachusetts, USA.
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Dr. Gerhard J. Molderings: Affiliated with humangenetics-bonn.de in Bonn, Germany.
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Dr. Tania Dempsey: Visit drtaniadempsey.com or follow her on Facebook. Based in New York, USA.
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The Mastocytosis Society: Provides extensive information about mast cell disease, research, support, and resources at tmsforacure.org. Based in the USA.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Visit aaaai.org. Based in the USA.
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Mastocytosis-mcas.org: An international resource for mast cell diseases.
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Mastocytosis.org.au: Advocacy, education, research, and support, based in Australia.
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Ukmasto.org: Advocacy, support, and proponent of world-class research on mast cell diseases based in the UK.
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Mastcell360.com: Information, products, and personalized MCAS solutions. Based in Ohio, USA.
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Mastcellaction.org: Information, support, and resources based in the UK.
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Mastattack.org: Extensive information about living with mast cell disease.
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Supertmastcell.org: Super T’s Mast Cell Foundation, based in Pennsylvania, USA, supports patients and caregivers through grants, awareness, and education.
Books
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Never Bet Against Occam: Mast Cell Activation Disease and the Modern Epidemics of Chronic Illness and Medical Complexity by Dr. Lawrence B. Afrin.
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Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome by Amber Walker.
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The Trifecta passport: Tools for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome by Amber Walker.
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My Crazy Life: A Humorous Guide to Understanding Mast Cell Disorders by Daniel & Pamela Hodge.
Support groups on Facebook (not inclusive)
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The Mastocytosis Society
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Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Disorders - An Integrative Approach
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My Crazy Life with Mast Cell Disorder
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Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Disorders - A Holistic and Integrative Approach
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Mastocytosis Awareness And Support Group
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Mastocytosis Awareness
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Mast Cell Activation Disorders Forum
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Masto Moms
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Masto Kids
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Mastozytose (German)