Isturisa (osilodrostat) is now available in Canada for adults with Cushing’s disease who have persistent or recurrent high cortisol after pituitary surgery and/or pituitary irradiation, or who can’t have pituitary surgery, according to Recordati Rare Diseases Canada. The oral medication is approved in the U.S. and the European…
Discussion
“It’s completely fine! No big deal,” I find myself muttering again and again as people ask how I’m doing. I laugh off how serious my situation is, quickly changing the subject. But then, at home, I end up staring at the wall and crying myself to sleep. As someone with…
The corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) stimulation test is a reliable tool for diagnosing Cushing’s disease, according to a recent study. Results show that its accuracy is comparable to that of bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling (BIPSS), the gold standard but invasive method, in distinguishing Cushing’s disease from ectopic Cushing’s syndrome.
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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