Oct 10, 2022
My name is Pam Hodge. I have Mastocytosis. This diagnosis has been a struggle to get and to have! I have a husband that is an amazing human, he gets me through most of my crazy situations I find myself in. I am incredibly lucky to have a solid/unfaltering partner who always has my back. […]
Oct 03, 2022
TMS Wants You… To Be Health Literate In recognition of Health Literacy in October, TMS presents Health Literacy Series: Blog 1 Written by Shonna Snyder, Ph.D., CHES and Valerie M. Slee, RN, BSN Because health literacy empowers people, TMS wants to encourage all patients this month to stretch their health literacy knowledge and skills. By […]Aug 29, 2022
AAAAI/TMS Research Award in Mast Cells Disorders including Mastocytosis and/or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome The AAAAI in conjunction with the The Mastocytosis Society is pleased to announce the 2023 AAAAI/The Mastocytosis Society Research Award in Mast cells Disorders including Mastocytosis and/or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, a one-year award that provides $60,000 for salary and lab […]
Jan 10, 2022
January 2022 I’m Sandra, and my story began 20 years ago. My first drive to the ER with my daughter was one of my most scariest moments. She was covered in hives and went into anaphylaxis. What was happening to my daughter? Did she eat something she was allergic to? Did she use a new […]
Oct 06, 2021
Hi, my name is Dawnique. I live in New Mexico. I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. It is thought that I’ve had it for years but I didn’t become very sick with it until December 2020. I was diagnosed with MCAS January 2021. My worst symptoms are: Anaphylaxis, dermatographia, swelling, hives, rashes, diarrhea, gi pain, […]
Oct 01, 2021
In 2011 I was diagnosed with a Carcinoid Cancer Tumour in my appendix they call it Neuroendocrine Cancer now. In 2013 I developed symptoms of asthma, flushing, tachycardia and severe abdominal cramping, throat swelling these symptoms were very similar to Carcinoid Syndrome but once it was ruled out a doctor suspected Mastocytosis I then had […]
Jul 19, 2021
Welcome Ivy Lopez, Director of Patient Programs! It is with great excitement we announce that Ivy Lopez will join TMS in August as the Director of Patient Programs. In this new role, Ivy will be responsible for leading the overall programmatic delivery of education and learning for our community of patients, caregivers, and health care providers. […]
Apr 01, 2021
This week we lost a dear friend and advocate of the mast cell disease community, Rita Barlow. We are deeply saddened by this loss given her unwavering commitment to patients and TMS for many years. Rita served as TMS Chair from 2002-2009, Vice Chair 2009-2018 and as director emeritus after her retirement. Over the years, […]Feb 23, 2021
The Mast Cell Disease Society, Inc. (TMS) is excited to continue our partnership with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) in offering the 2021 AAAAI/TMS Research Award in Mast Cell Disorders including Mastocytosis and/or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. The RFP was released in 2020 and due in November 2020. This year’s award […]
