Chronic pain and body image issues, not hormonal shifts, are the primary drivers of depression in people with Cushing’s syndrome, a new study finds. For many patients, the mental health toll of the rare disorder is shaped more by physical suffering and self-perception than by high cortisol levels. Therefore, treating…
A rare ectopic pituitary adenoma — a pituitary tumor growing outside its usual location — caused Cushing’s disease in a 52-year-old woman in Poland, according to a case report. The woman had developed Cushing’s symptoms, and laboratory tests confirmed a Cushing’s diagnosis. However, MRI scans did not reveal…
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Right now, I’m doing a round of Cushing’s disease testing. I was originally diagnosed in 2020, and two years after my first pituitary tumor was removed, I was diagnosed with a recurrence. It’s now been two years since I’ve done any testing, and my endocrinologist wants to do a…
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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