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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

  • 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.

  • T.C. Theoharides: Offers research, publications, video presentations, lecture slides, clinical studies, and useful links at mastcellmaster.com. Based in Massachusetts, USA.

  • Dr. Gerhard J. Molderings: Affiliated with humangenetics-bonn.de in Bonn, Germany.

  • Dr. Tania Dempsey: Visit drtaniadempsey.com or follow her on Facebook. Based in New York, USA.

  • The Mastocytosis Society: Provides extensive information about mast cell disease, research, support, and resources at tmsforacure.org. Based in the USA.

  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Visit aaaai.org. Based in the USA.

  • Mastocytosis-mcas.org: An international resource for mast cell diseases.

  • Mastocytosis.org.au: Advocacy, education, research, and support, based in Australia.

  • Ukmasto.org: Advocacy, support, and proponent of world-class research on mast cell diseases based in the UK.

  • Mastcell360.com: Information, products, and personalized MCAS solutions. Based in Ohio, USA.

  • Mastcellaction.org: Information, support, and resources based in the UK.

  • Mastattack.org: Extensive information about living with mast cell disease.

  • Supertmastcell.org: Super T’s Mast Cell Foundation, based in Pennsylvania, USA, supports patients and caregivers through grants, awareness, and education. 

 

Books

  • Never Bet Against Occam: Mast Cell Activation Disease and the Modern Epidemics of Chronic Illness and Medical Complexity by Dr. Lawrence B. Afrin.

  • Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome by Amber Walker.

  • The Trifecta passport: Tools for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome by Amber Walker. 

  • My Crazy Life: A Humorous Guide to Understanding Mast Cell Disorders by Daniel & Pamela Hodge.

 

Support groups on Facebook (not inclusive)

  • The Mastocytosis Society

  • Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Disorders - An Integrative Approach

  • My Crazy Life with Mast Cell Disorder

  • Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Disorders - A Holistic and Integrative Approach

  • Mastocytosis Awareness And Support Group

  • Mastocytosis Awareness

  • Mast Cell Activation Disorders Forum

  • Masto Moms

  • Masto Kids

  • Mastozytose (German)

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