I was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in 2020 after several years of suffering and searching for answers. Since then, many different people have told me their opinions on my illness or given me unsolicited advice. For instance, they’ll say that using my wheelchair less will help my muscles or ask…
In Cushing’s disease, an imaging technique that uses a radioactive tracer targeting the CXCR4 protein may help locate the tumor responsible for the condition, according to a Chinese study. The researchers also found that tumors with lower levels of CXCR4 were linked to higher recurrence rates. This technique combines…
A 20-year-old man developed exogenous, or therapy-related, Cushing’s syndrome after taking a high-dose steroid on his own for more than a year to treat autoimmune alopecia, a form of hair loss, according to a case report. The case “underscores the serious complications that can arise from steroid use,” the researchers…
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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