Bringing levels of the hormone cortisol back to normal soon after a diagnosis of ectopic Cushing’s syndrome may substantially improve outcomes for people with the condition, according to a large international study. Researchers found that people with the condition, which is marked by prolonged exposure to excess cortisol levels (hypercortisolism),…
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One of the most common questions I’m asked is what my lab work looks like while undergoing treatment for Cushing’s disease. I have blood drawn every three months at my local Labcorp at 8 a.m., after 12 hours of fasting. I had lab work done earlier this month, so…
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An imaging technique that uses a radioactive tracer to find pituitary tumors causing Cushing’s disease showed limited and inconsistent results in a small pilot study. Of the 10 adults with newly diagnosed or persistent/recurrent Cushing’s disease, two had positive results on the scan, called 68Ga-pentixafor PET/MRI. Only one result…
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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