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Cardiovascular Complications of Cushing’s Syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome is characterized by chronic overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands. The most frequent cause of Cushing’s syndrome is a benign pituitary tumor (adenoma) that produces adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which, in turn, stimulates the adrenal glands. Other causes are tumors elsewhere in the body that produce ACTH and adrenal tumors that produce cortisol.… Continue Reading

Christine W., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery

I have always been a busy person. I had two children in the 1970s, and I was a very active mother and wife. After I divorced my first husband, I worked part-time as a florist delivery driver. A short time later, I re-married and went to college for 2 years to train as a medical secretary, after which time I worked full-time, looked after my family,… Continue Reading

Sandra B., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery, Recurrence, Radiation

I was incorrectly diagnosed for many years, but almost 20 years from my 1st pituitary surgery of 3, pituitary radiation, follicular lymphoma, chemotherapy and radiation to the duodenum, I am happy to report that I am finally better than I have been in years. The journey has not been easy or predictable; however,… Continue Reading

A Report from ENDO 2013

The annual meeting of the Endocrine Society was held June 15–18 in San Francisco, CA. Once again, the CSRF had a booth on the exhibit floor. The booth was staffed by Karen Campbell, Ellen Whitton, Elissa Kline, Danielle Ziatek, and Libby Vianu Unfortunately, our booth was in an area of the exhibit hall that did… Continue Reading

Kristie H., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery, Recurrence, Radiation

I’ve been waiting to write my story for the CSRF newsletter until it had a happy ending and I had some fabulous “after” pictures to share where I looked like my pre-Cushing’s self again. I don’t know if or when that will happen, and I feel that this is the right time to share my journey with this insidious disease.… Continue Reading