After surgery for Cushing’s disease, very low levels of cortisol in the morning strongly predict that a patient will recover and remain disease-free long term, a new study from a quartet of researchers in Germany has found. Remission was shown to be especially likely for Cushing’s patients with a…
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In 2020, I had transsphenoidal surgery to remove a pituitary microadenoma that was the result of Cushing’s disease. In simpler terms, doctors removed a 4 mm tumor through my nose. Later, due to a recurrence of Cushing’s disease, I had another pituitary tumor. This time, though, I wasn’t a…
Elevated levels of cortisol, or hypercortisolism, a hallmark of Cushing’s syndrome, are present in over a quarter of people with treatment-resistant high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study. Results come from the MOMENTUM observational trial (NCT06829537), which enrolled more than 1,080 adults with uncontrolled hypertension despite the use…
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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