Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a rare disorder in which one or more tumours called gastrinomas form in the pancreas or upper small intestine (duodenum). These tumours release large amounts of a hormone called gastrin, which causes the stomach to produce excessive acid. The high levels of stomach acid can lead to peptic ulcers, severe heartburn, and damage to the stomach lining.
Many sufferers of Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome struggle because they feel that their disease doesn’t have the same level of awareness as more common cancers. Without a Ribbon is an Australian non-profit organisation that believes that rare cancers should never go unnoticed. We aim to provide a detailed set of resources and information for anyone suffering from cancers such as Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome. We have recently created an Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome resource page to help sufferers understand their disease. It covers the symptoms, available treatments and other important information.
We hope that this resource page will help you or a friend/family member to learn about their illness and aid them through their battle with the disease.
If you want to help make a difference for sufferers of Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome, click here to learn how you can help!
Click the link below to read our resource page on Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome: