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Cushing’s Syndrome and Social Security Disability Benefits

Cushing’s syndrome challenges the human body in a variety of ways, making even day-to-day activities difficult to complete. For this reason, individuals with Cushing’s syndrome may need financial assistance to offset the expenses associated with lost income and medical treatment. If you have Cushing’s syndrome and can no longer work, you may be eligible toContinue Reading

Insurance & Prescription Assistance

New Financial Assistance Program Available for Cushing’s Patients! Cushing’s patients being treated with medications (such as Signifor and Korlym) may now be eligible to receive co-pay assistance from the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation! PAN is an independent, nationwide nonprofit that provides co-pay assistance for underinsured chronically and critically ill patients. Their more than 50Continue Reading

Travel and Housing Assistance

Travel Assistance If you’re not lucky enough to live near a center of excellence for Cushing’s treatment, you may need to travel far and often to get the best medical care. This can be a huge financial burden, as even those who have health insurance may find that travel costs are not covered. There areContinue Reading

Diagnosing Cushing’s Webinar, 2016

On May 7, 2016 Dr. James Findling gave a presentation on diagnosing Cushing’s Disease and Cushing’s Syndrome for the CSRF. Dr. Findling has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Cushing’s. He was instrumental in the development of the salivary cortisol test and served on the task force for the Endocrine Society Clinical PracticeContinue Reading

Quality of Life Webinar, 2015

On October 24, 2015, Dr. Susan Webb gave a presentation on quality of life for Cushing’s patients and answered patients’ questions. See slides that did not appear properly during the presentation. Dr. Webb was born in Barcelona, where she attended medical school; she completed her Endocrinology training in London and the US. She is currentlyContinue Reading

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