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Discussion
When I was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in 2020, my then boyfriend, and now husband, Peter, became my caregiver. At the time, we thought it would be temporary. We hoped that once I had the tumor surgically removed, I’d get better and we’d put this chapter behind us. Unfortunately,…
Discussion
The case of a teenage girl who developed drug-induced Cushing’s syndrome after long-term use of a very potent corticosteroid ointment was described in a recent report. The researchers noted that Cushing’s caused by topical corticosteroids has been reported before, but most pediatric cases have involved infants and young children. This…
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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