(1876) American anatomist Edward Anthony Spitzka was born. He published 40 papers on brain anatomy and also performed autopsies on brains.

Suzanne is from Nottingham, England.  She is not yet diagnosed but test results show high cortisol.  She asked her GP if her contraceptive  (Yaz) could be causing her symptoms and he said no.

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2017/07/16/suzanne-suzanna-undiagnosed-bio/

... Something so scary happening that they have to use a code to bring nurses and security guards on the run.    

     Shifting in bed, tugging at the blue gown to close the gap at the back, I feel the poetic justice of it all. My mother, forty-years later, finding a way to punish me from the grave, for sending her to the asylum, to make me crazy like her.

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2018/01/21/janice-not-so-cushie-upcoming-book-installment-3/

The 5-year-old boy’s over-production of adrenal gland hormones led to both symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome and signs that he was starting puberty, the researchers said.

One reason the case was rare is that the average age when Cushing’s develops is 40, doctors say. Another is that epithelial adrenal gland tumors account for only 0.2 percent of all tumors in children, the researchers said.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2018/02/17/adrenal-gland-lump-led-to-5-year-old-developing-cushings-starting-puberty/

Talking about Cushing’s from the spouse/caretaker point of view He is also Monica’s producer/ manager.  For the two years during Monica’s diagnosis and surgeries he worked from home as a computer programmer so that he could take care of Monica. Monica and Kevin were married two years ago, just before Monica’s pituitary surgery...

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/17/archived-interview-with-monicas-husband-kevin-about-caretakers/

...My wife is struggling with Cushing’s as well, and it’s difficult to find people with the same experiences here as I’m sure you know....

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2015/09/26/ghadeer-gogo-undiagnosed-bio/

A noninvasive 7 Tesla MRI scanner at University of Southern California is the first 7T scanner to be used on a patient with Cushing's disease in the U.S., according to a USC news release.  

When a brain tumor was found to be 'MRI-negative' in a 28-year-old female patient, physicians at the USC's Pituitary Center were unsatisfied with the results. After deciding to use the Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute's (INI) new ultrahigh field 7 Tesla MRI scanner to localize the tumor, the patient was officially diagnosed with Cushing's disease and researchers were finally able to be see the tumor that would've otherwise appeared hidden in a standard MRI.  

Read more at https://www.healthimaging.com/topics/neuroimaging/uscs-7-tesla-mri-scanner-first-identify-cushings-disease-us-patient

A “friend” pushed me and I hit my head on a radiator and broke it and a few months after a tumor grew. I’ve been having symptoms ever since. Could I go after here and get compensation for medical care I need now?

in the comments area of http://cushieblog.com/2016/12/21/pituitary-dysfunction-as-a-result-of-traumatic-brain-injury

Were your itching, flushing and elevated BP episodes (cyclic) or there all of the time?

In the comments area of https://cushieblogger.com/2018/05/30/guest-question-is-itching-common-with-cushings-syndrome/

A long-time member of the Cushing’s Help message boards, AutumnOMA , gave me permission to share info about these wonderful Cushing’s Awareness Stickers she has made

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/23/%F0%9F%A6%93-cushings-awareness-ribbon-stickers-are-here/

Adrenal insufficiency is a condition that develops when most of the adrenal gland is not functioning normally. Primary adrenal insufficiency arises due to the damage of the glands or because of using drugs that halt synthesis of cortisol. On the other hand, secondary adrenal insufficiency stems from processes that inhibit the secretion of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the hypophysis as a result of a hypothalamic or pituitary pathology. The former is sometimes also referred to as tertiary adrenal insufficiency.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2016/11/20/adrenal-insufficiency-primary-and-secondary/

...I had the gel pack from the iCool frozen solid and put that in a small Rubbermaid lunch bag with 2 thin ice packs,  1 on top and 1 on the bottom.  If you don't want to read all the way to the end, this system kept the growth hormone cold for the 20 hours going and returning but the 2 thin blocks had completely thawed.  The inner iCool was mostly frozen and the growth hormone was still cool....

Read more at https://maryomedical.com/2017/10/15/adventures-with-human-growth-hormone-travelling-flying/

Diana Lynn Alexander Crosley, age 58, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at 10:10 p.m. at her residence surrounded by her loving family. 

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2015/06/18/in-memory-diana-crosley-2/

http://www.cushings-info.com/index.php?title=Pituitary_Hormones

Researchers report a new technique for collecting blood samples from tiny veins of the adrenal glands, called super-selective adrenal venous sampling (ssAVS). The technique can be used to help diagnose diseases marked by excessive release of adrenal hormones, such as subclinical Cushing’s syndrome (SCS) or primary aldesteronism (PA).

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/10/18/blood-sample-from-tributary-adrenal-gland-veins-may-help-to-diagnose-subclinical-cushings-syndrome/

In April 2017, the patient arrived at the emergency room with sepsis — a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection — that originated in the gut.

Because ketoconazole had failed to lower cortisol levels, the patient started receiving infused etomidate, an inhibitor of the enzyme 11‐beta‐hydroxylase that prevents cortisol synthesis.

This treatment was stopped one day before the bilateral removal of the adrenal glands as a definitive treatment for the elevated production of cortisol.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2018/05/18/etomidate-found-effective-in-severe-cushings-syndrome/

“Cortisol levels, as represented by late-night salivary cortisol, in Cushing’s disease patients without variable symptoms fluctuate much more widely than many endocrinologists may realize,” Laurence Kennedy, MD, FRCP, chairman of the department of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the Cleveland Clinic, told Endocrine Today. “In patients with recurrent or persistent Cushing’s disease, the late-night salivary cortisol can be normal much more frequently than has been appreciated.”

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2018/01/18/late-night-salivary-cortisol-often-fluctuates-widely-in-cushings-disease/

#3– DO NOT MAKE IT “PRETTY” OR “NOT SO OBVIOUS”. I can not stress this enough. Ladies I know that you want the cute ones that look like normal bracelets, and have pretty charms, etc on them… THE ENTIRE point of a medical alert bracelet is that someone needs to see it and know that they should look at it. If it looks like a regular bracelet or regular necklace and it isn’t obvious within the first 3 seconds once we get to you and look in the obvious places (neck/wrist). it will NOT get seen. I promise you, we are too busy trying to play the guessing game of why you are not responding, than to take a look at every single piece of regular jewelry and see if it might have a really small inscribing of what is wrong with you. Once again. Make it noticeable. We will see that we need to look at it. Once we do. The guessing game is more than likely OVER. and we can begin to treat you appropriately.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/07/18/yes-you-need-a-medical-alert-bracelet/

In the past decade, several studies in adults and children have described the risk of pituitary dysfunction after traumatic brain injury (TBI). As a result, an international consensus statement recommended follow-up on the survivors.

More info at https://cushieblog.com/2016/11/21/pituitary-dysfunction-after-traumatic-brain-injury-are-there-definitive-data-in-children/

A long-time member of the Cushing’s Help message boards, AutumnOMA , gave me permission to share info about these wonderful Cushing’s Awareness Stickers she has made

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/23/%F0%9F%A6%93-cushings-awareness-ribbon-stickers-are-here/

Listen as Monica (Monicaroni) talks about the challenges she’s faced maintaining her music career while in testing and treatment. Monica was diagnosed with Cyclical Cushing’s. She had pituitary surgery in November 2006. An 8mm encapsulated pituitary tumor was removed. Since there was no post-op crash, she also had a BLA in December 2006.

Listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2008/05/02/interview-with-monica-pituitary-survivor

This is a Myth. More current research has explored multiple etiologies of Cushing’s. It was once thought that heredity had no influence on the development of Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease and our knowledge was once limited in this sense.

Read more at  https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/18/myths-and-facts-about-cushings-men1-and-men2-are-the-only-genetic-causes-of-cushings/

The Add Your Bio form has been updated so that it no longer requires Flash. Your information will help others.

I would like to add that if anyone would like to do something for the Cushing's Awareness Challenge but you don't have (or want to have) a blog, why not consider adding your bio to the website this month?

More info at http://www.cushings-help.com/forms/bio.htm

I’m just in the process of getting diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome but I just wanted to let you know that virtually everything you described is also happening to me, symptoms wise...

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2016/05/04/susanna-n-susanna-nolt-pituitary-bio/

More than a century ago, Harvey Cushing introduced the term “pluriglandular syndrome” to describe a disorder characterized by rapid development of central obesity, arterial hypertension, proximal muscle weakness, diabetes mellitus, oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, thin skin, and ecchymoses.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/04/18/diagnosis-and-differential-diagnosis-of-cushings-syndrome/

Ferol started noticing irregular symptoms in her late 20’s, but more developed since 2001, and rapidly more chronic as time went by. Finally, at her March 2005 physical, she had enough symptoms listed for her GP to start getting the connection to Cushing’s.

She was immediately referred to Dr. Adam Spitz, endocrinologist, with a battery of tests confirmed the initial diagnosis. Her pituitary surgery was performed 09-30-05. She has lost 30+ pounds after reaching a high of 190 prior to surgery.

Listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2008/05/08/interview-with-ferolv-pituitary-survivor

A long-time member of the Cushing’s Help message boards, AutumnOMA , gave me permission to share info about these wonderful Cushing’s Awareness Stickers she has made

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/23/%F0%9F%A6%93-cushings-awareness-ribbon-stickers-are-here/

I was told that I have Cushing's disease, which has caused diabetes, high blood pressure, hunger, weight gain and muscle loss. I was never sick before this, and I did not have any of those things. I am told I have a tumor on my right adrenal gland. I have been to numerous doctors, but most have not been too helpful.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2016/10/04/cushings-disease-best-treated-by-endocrinologist/

Juilliard graduate Samantha Cohn, 34, crawled out a window in her 16th-floor apartment at West 71st Street and Broadway and jumped at 10:10 a.m.

Cohn, who was wearing workout clothes, landed on the sidewalk on Broadway and nearly hit a neighbor, Matt ­Kovary.

Her mother told investigators she had been diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome, police sources said.

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2015/06/20/in-memory-of-samantha-cohn/

If left untreated, adrenal insufficiency can cause serious illness or death. But by working with their doctors and nurses, patients can learn how to manage this condition.

Learn more at http://www.cushings-info.com/index.php?title=Adrenal_Crisis!

(1865)  English physician George Redmayne Murray was born. He is credited with pioneering the treatment of endocrine diseases, which include thyroid cancer.

Good general info for anyone, no matter what symptoms or disease you may have.

Read more at http://www.cushings-info.com/index.php?title=Help_Yourself,_Part_3

Getting a diagnosis and dealing with tests can be a very trying time. Here are some words you'll want to know.

Find them at http://www.cushings-help.com/definitions.htm

Currently, pituitary imaging is insufficient to confirm a Cushing’s diagnosis. This is because 70 percent of pituitary adenomas in Cushing’s are microadenomas, which are physically very small. As a result, 40 percent of Cushing’s patients are reported as being healthy.

This means that a Cushing’s diagnosis requires a combination of techniques including clinical symptoms, imaging methods and endocrinological assays that include measures of serum cortisol and ACTH levels.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/11/15/desmopressin-is-promising-alternative-in-diagnosing-cushings-disease/

I had surgery last October for Cushing’s syndrome; had adrenal gland tumor (incidentaloma) and gland removed. Last two years have been a nightmare..

In the comments area at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/08/have-you-had-treatment-for-cushings/

Recurrence of hypercortisolism in patients after bilateral adrenalectomy for Cushing’s disease is extremely rare.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2016/12/21/bilateral-testicular-tumors-resulting-in-recurrent-cushings-syndrome-after-bilateral-adrenalectomy/

Jackie (samsmom) & Jordan: Cushing’s in young people, the fight to diagnose, the amazing gift of a GOOD endocrinologist. Jackie has appeared on Discovery Health discussing her fight for a cure for her younger daughter, as well. Later, the gene responsible for Sam’s illness was found. Her father carried the gene as did her two sisters. Jordan, Jackie’s oldest daughter, has recently had her adrenals removed.

Listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2008/05/15/interview-with-jackie-samsmon-jordan

A moment in the scheming mind of Professor Pituitary and his sidekick, Dr. Hypothalamus!! And... their minions, the Hormonal Kitties!

View the video at https://cushieblog.com/2017/02/15/an-amusing-look-at-hormones-and-the-pituitary-gland/

Fact: Everyone does NOT have the exact same symptoms. Not all Cushing’s patients are exactly the same. This is one mistake that non experts tend to make in terms of categorizing patients by whether they meet the exact same classic symptoms or not... 

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/20/myths-and-facts-about-cushings-all-cushings-patients-have-the-exact-same-symptoms/

MRI, for example, detects only 50 percent of Cushing’s adenomas, limiting surgeons’ ability to conduct curative TSR surgeries. Therefore, better diagnostic and tumor localization techniques are needed to increase the likelihood that initial surgeries can remove the entire tumor and cure patients.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/10/20/new-acth-detection-method-improves-cure-rates-in-cushings-disease-patients/

...My daughter was recently diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome as a result of her use of corticosteroids also. She has stopped taking them completely, but it’s only been 5 months, and she is still suffering from the debilitating affects (weight gain, depression, hair loss, back pain, back hump, etc.). Is there any light at the end of the tunnel?...

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2016/04/20/kate-n-kate-nc-steroid-induced-cushings/

In this article, hormonal evaluation in a middle-aged woman with diabetes, hypertension and incidentally discovered unilateral adrenal myelolipoma revealed underlying subclinical Cushing’s disease.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/08/16/adrenal-myelolipomas-as-presenting-manifestation-of-subclinical-cushings-disease-eutopic-acth-dependent-cushings-syndrome/

Stacy is from Greencastle, Indiana.  She has  tumors on both adrenals and one on her pituitary gland.   Her endo offered to put her on a new trial drug in which she declined.

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2018/01/20/stacy-b-pituitary-adrenal-bio/

I am 54. I understand what you are going through. I too have this disease. I just want you to know that you are NOT alone.

In the comments area of https://cushingsbios.com/2018/03/03/cyndi-k-what-now-undiagnosed-bio/

The use of intraoperative MRI, especially with transsphenoidal reoperations for invasive and noninvasive pituitary macroadenomas, leads to significantly higher “gross tumor resection” rates. This method prevents additional operations or treatment, such as radiation, because it reduces the number of patients with residual adenoma after surgery. This technology is usually found in specialized tertiary care hospitals but should be considered for reoperation for large pituitary macroadenomas or initial operation for large invasive pituitary macroadenomas.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/10/18/intraoperative-mri-improves-complete-resection-of-pituitary-macroadenoma/

A long-time member of the Cushing’s Help message boards, AutumnOMA , gave me permission to share info about these wonderful Cushing’s Awareness Stickers she has made

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/23/%F0%9F%A6%93-cushings-awareness-ribbon-stickers-are-here/

Going back on Growth Hormone? I've been dealing with Cushing's since 1883.  The after effects of pituitary surgery since 1987, kidney cancer since 2006.  It's time I felt better, already!

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2017/06/21/maryo-growth-hormone-update/

Unfortunately, problems with the pituitary gland may not always be visible on MRIs or other imaging tests because the pituitary is so small. Endocrinologists who handle hormone therapy frequently are not familiar with brain injuries, and may not make the connection that your brain injury was the cause of the problem.

Read more at http://cushieblog.com/2016/12/21/pituitary-dysfunction-as-a-result-of-traumatic-brain-injury

Craniotomy is worth considering for total tumor removal. Pituitary adenoma apoplexy needs further studies since its different features between children and adults in present study. Specialized care and teamwork of neurosurgeons, pediatricians, and endocrinologists are important.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/07/20/a-retrospective-review-of-34-cases-of-pediatric-pituitary-adenoma/

I see a doctor at Vanderbilt who specializes in Cushings. I am very grateful that I found her but she never talks about the fatigue. I really wish this was discussed more. I’m not even sure if I have the energy to continue to work...

In the comments area of https://cushingsbios.com/2018/04/03/tamara-k-pituitary-bio/

Courtnay is from Canada.  She thinks she has Cushing's Disease caused by a pituitary tumor but doctors won't send her for an MRI.

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2017/10/21/courtnay-p-courtnay-undiagnosed-bio/

The Endocrine Society today (10/13/16) issued a Clinical Practice Guideline that recommends treating insufficient hormone levels in individuals with hypopituitarism by replacing hormones at levels as close to the body's natural patterns as possible.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2016/10/15/endocrine-society-issues-new-guidelines-on-hypopituitarism/

Image-guided (navigation-assisted) endoscopic trans-nasal trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgery is what we are about to view being performed in the country (Sri Lanka) only since October this year. For, the 38-year-old patient lying inert on the operating table has a tumour just above her pituitary gland, between the optic nerves and the carotid arteries, making it a difficult operation-site to access. (The pea-size pituitary gland is dubbed the ‘master gland’ as it produces many hormones for the whole body, while also stimulating other glands to produce other hormones.)

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2016/12/21/into-the-brain-through-the-nostrils-sri-lanka/

Clinicians should be aware that even extremely low doses of topical ocular steroid therapy can cause iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/01/21/topical-ocular-glucocorticoid-leads-to-cushings-syndrome-in-9-year-old/

The team found that cortisol levels below 5 μg/dL by 15 hours after surgery or below 2 μg/dL in the first 21 hours may “accurately predict durable remission in the intermediate term.

Read more at http://cushings.invisionzone.com/topic/54359-low-cortisol-levels-hours-after-surgery-predict-long-term-remission-in-cushing%E2%80%99s-patients/?tab=comments#comment-473961

Thank the gods, you have saved so many of us xxx

Posted at Thank the gods, you have saved so many of us xxx

A long-time member of the Cushing’s Help message boards, AutumnOMA , gave me permission to share info about these wonderful Cushing’s Awareness Stickers she has made

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/23/%F0%9F%A6%93-cushings-awareness-ribbon-stickers-are-here/

Diagnosis is based on a review of the patient's medical history, physical examination and laboratory tests. Often x-ray exams of the adrenal or pituitary glands are useful for locating tumors. These tests help to determine if excess levels of cortisol are present and why.

No single lab test is perfect, and usually, several are needed. The three most common tests used to diagnose Cushing's syndrome are the 24-hour urinary free cortisol test, the measurement of midnight plasma cortisol or late-night salivary cortisol, and the low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (LDDST). Another test, the dexamethasone-corticotropin-releasing hormone (dexamethasone-CRH) test, may be needed to distinguish Cushing's syndrome from other causes of excess cortisol.

Read more at http://www.cushings-info.com/index.php?title=Diagnostic_Testing

In simple terms, Adrenal Insufficiency occurs when the body does not have enough cortisol in it. You see, cortisol is life sustaining and we actually do need cortisol to survive. You have probably seen the commercials about 'getting rid of extra belly fat' by lowering your cortisol. These advertisements make it hard for people to actually understand the importance of the function of cortisol.

Read more at http://www.cushings-info.com/index.php?title=Adrenal_Insufficiency

Fact: In simple terms, Adrenal Insufficiency occurs when the body does not have enough cortisol in it. You see, cortisol is life sustaining and we actually do need cortisol to survive. You have probably seen the commercials about “getting rid of extra belly fat” by lowering your cortisol. These advertisements make it hard for people to actually understand the importance of the function of cortisol....

Read more at  https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/22/myths-and-facts-about-cushings-each-person-requires-the-same-dose-of-steroid-in-order-to-survive/

Macimorelin stimulates the secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland into the circulatory system. Stimulated growth-hormone levels are measured in four blood samples over 90 minutes after oral administration of the agent for the assessment of growth-hormone deficiency.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/12/22/oral-test-for-adult-growth-hormone-deficiency-approved-in-us/

I definitely know how you feel. My MRI confirmed a Pituitary Tumor 13x16mm (benign/macroadenoma). Just got officially diagnosed last week...

In the comments area of https://cushingsbios.com/2018/04/02/roxanna-dawn-undiagnosed-bio/

... I have every single symptom of Cushing’s, and I believe it is cyclical and has been happening for about 26 years. It will be what kills me, I fear. Of course, it will be deemed because of obesity and health issues related to it. It is frustrating that doctors just think-it’s so rare, this cannot be what’s wrong. I think it is rarely diagnosed because it us hard to get the tests to give the accurate information. I do not think they will ever diagnose me...

Read more at http://wp.me/p3tb2N-r0

I had adrenalectomy in December 2015. I am currently still on steroids. My other adrenal gland is taking a long time to recover, but I'm half way there. My am cortisol is 5 I need to be at 10. Due to the long time my doctor tends to feel I had bushings for almost 7 years prior to diagnosis. But yes the itching went away completely. I know there is hardly any info on itching, I think I read in 2 different articles out of 100's that some people itch...

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2016/01/23/toni-toni-adrenal-bio/

Steve Owens (sowens) returned on May 29, 7:30. His topic was building up support networks and using available agencies to get back to work (rehab, PT/OT, job coaches, etc)...

Listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2008/05/29/steve-owens-sowens-returns-to-talk-about-support-networks-and-agencies

Love this picture that came up in one of the Cushing's Conference presentations.

See the slide at https://cushieblogger.com/2017/07/22/love-the-slide/

...Its funny because people ask how mi feel and when i tell them better they think great. But what they dont realize is every time i change dosage new symptoms arise and i feel like crap. I know it needs to happen in oreder to get to the end, but it sucks!!!!

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2016/01/23/toni-toni-adrenal-bio/

A long-time member of the Cushing’s Help message boards, AutumnOMA , gave me permission to share info about these wonderful Cushing’s Awareness Stickers she has made

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/23/%F0%9F%A6%93-cushings-awareness-ribbon-stickers-are-here/

May I ask, what your symptoms were before surgery and what led to the initial discovery of your pituitary adenoma?

Was Cushings a secondary diagnoses?

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/02/04/neurosurgeon-and-otolaryngologist-team-up-to-remove-tumor-in-pituitary-gland/

Kate (Fairley on the Cushing’s Help message boards)  was only 46 when she died on June 23, 2014. 

Read more at https://cushingsbios.com/2015/06/23/1623/

http://www.cushings-info.com/index.php?title=Pituitary_Hormones

After your physicians have determined that it is reasonably safe to discharge you from the hospital following transsphenoidal pituitary surgery there are a number of important situations that may arise. Most people feel well after discharge. However, you should be aware of these possible problems, just in case. The following general guidelines are provided to promote your health and safety.

Headache, facial, and sinus pain are not uncommon following pituitary surgery. As you may have noted, the pain and discomfort typically improve on a daily basis following surgery. If you should experience a worsening of your pain or discomfort, please contact your neurosurgeon immediately.

Read more at http://www.cushings-info.com/index.php?title=Pituitary_Post-Op

Because tumors within the skull cannot be palpated, researchers used Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) to assess pituitary tumor stiffness by measuring waves transmitted through the skull into pituitary macroadenomas (PMAs). MRE reliably identified tumors that were soft enough for removal with a minimally-invasive suction technique versus harder tumors requiring more invasive surgery.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/01/28/imaging-technique-measures-tumor-stiffness-to-aid-surgical-planning/

I was diagnosed with ACTH independent cyclical cushings. It took 5 years to get a diagnosis...

In the comments area of https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/16/myths-and-facts-about-cushings-ufcs-are-the-gold-standard-for-cushings-testing/

Patients with adrenal insufficiency may accrue substantial health care costs and have more hospital stays and outpatient visits compared with healthy controls, according to findings published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2017/04/23/health-care-expenditure-burden-high-in-adrenal-insufficiency/

The Guest Forum has returned.  At the moment, new guest questions are not moderated.

Check it out at http://cushings.invisionzone.com/index.php?/forum/316-guest-forum/

When a brain tumor was found to be 'MRI-negative' in a 28-year-old female patient, physicians at the USC's Pituitary Center were unsatisfied with the results. After deciding to use the Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute's (INI) new ultrahigh field 7 Tesla MRI scanner to localize the tumor, the patient was officially diagnosed with Cushing's disease and researchers were finally able be see the tumor that would've otherwise appeared hidden in a standard MRI.  

Read more at https://cushieblog.com/2018/03/24/uscs-7-tesla-mri-scanner-first-to-identify-cushings-disease-in-us-patient/

Heather, pituitary surgery on January 18, 2006 after years of medical problems, June 5, 7:30PM 

Listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2008/06/05/interview-with-heather-s-pituitary-cushings-survivor

A long-time member of the Cushing’s Help message boards, AutumnOMA , gave me permission to share info about these wonderful Cushing’s Awareness Stickers she has made

Read more at https://cushieblogger.com/2018/04/23/%F0%9F%A6%93-cushings-awareness-ribbon-stickers-are-here/