An exceptionally small pituitary tumor caused severe Cushing’s disease in a young man, leading doctors to take an unusual treatment approach after determining the disease-causing microadenoma would be too difficult to remove surgically, according to a case report from Iraq. Instead of surgery — the standard treatment for…
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I’ve only been a parent for eight months, and my daughter is the greatest decision I’ve ever made, hands down. I love her endlessly, and I’m so grateful that I have her in my life. She has taught me so much about myself already, and together we have been learning…
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People with Cushing’s syndrome may experience lasting fatigue, reduced work ability, and disability years after treatment, including during remission, a new study shows. Researchers found that people with both active Cushing’s and disease in remission reported poor work ability. Among those in remission, fatigue and disability were also common, showing…
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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