Cushing’s disease testing can be complicated, especially if the disease is cyclic, as it is for me. This means that my pituitary tumors release excessive amounts of hormones occasionally instead of constantly, causing my cortisol levels to fluctuate. Usually, testing is done for diagnostic purposes, but my doctor recently…
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a targeted form of radiation that precisely delivers high doses to tumors while sparing surrounding tissue, may be a safe and effective treatment to control hard-to-treat Cushing’s disease, according to a meta-analysis of published studies. SRS induced biochemical remission in about two-thirds of cases…
Bone complications are frequent in people with Cushing’s syndrome, including those with Cushing’s disease, but are not consistently assessed or treated across Europe, according to a large study. The findings, based on data from nearly 1,700 patients, showed that osteoporosis — a condition marked by fragile bones — and…
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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