Robin Lockridge

Dr. Robin Lockridge


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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25 May 2022 in Children
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RLRobin Lockridge
Robin Lockridge
SBSima Z. Bedoya
Sima Z. Bedoya
TATaryn Allen
Taryn Allen
BWBrigitte C. Widemann
Brigitte C. Widemann
SASrivandana Akshintala
Srivandana Akshintala
LWLori Wiener
Lori Wiener
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) is a genetic cancer syndrome for which there are limited data pertaining to the quality of life and psychosocial experiences of persons affected. Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare disease of the thyroid gland often associated with MEN2. MTC often progresses slowly and may present with a myriad of physical symptoms including hair loss, sleep disturbance, fatigue, weight changes, heart palpitations, and constipation or diarrhea. Like other cancers or rare, inheritable illnesses, patients with MEN2 and MTC may be at risk for psychosocial stressors. The current, cross-sectional study administered a structured psychosocial interview and The Distress Thermometer/Problem Checklist to 63 patients with MEN2 and MTC and their caregivers. Despite reports of overall good health, 46% of adults and 44% of youth reported that pain interferes with their daily life; 53% of adults and 59% of youth reported that pain interferes with their mood. Pediatric patients frequently reported experiencing attention challenges (50%) and difficulty concentrating (65%). Parents reported that mood shifts and becoming upset easily were the most prevalent concerns for their children. The most frequent need for services included education about MTC, treatment and research participation, and the opportunity to meet others with MTC.

10 October 2023
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KHKate Hetherington
Kate Hetherington
Jacqueline HunterJacqueline Hunter
Jacqueline Hunter
RLRobin Lockridge
Robin Lockridge
MWMeera Warby
Meera Warby
MRMargarita Raygadam
Margarita Raygadam
LWLori Wiener
Lori Wiener

17 October 2025 in Supportive Care in Cancer
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SPSarah W. Peters
Sarah W. Peters
Wolters PamelaWolters Pamela
Wolters Pamela
Jaydira Del RiveroJaydira Del Rivero
Jaydira Del Rivero
MWMary Frances Wedekind
Mary Frances Wedekind
KRKarlyne Reilly
Karlyne Reilly
RLRobin Lockridge
Robin Lockridge