On March 1, 2014, the CSRF hosted National Cushing’s Patient Education Day in Atlanta, GA. We would like to thank the medical professionals who presented valuable information at this meeting. Without their help, this day would not have been possible. 

View their presentations:

• Introduction to Cushing’s and Diagnostic Testing: Dr. Adriana Ioachimescu, Endocrinologist at Emory University, Atlanta, GA 
• Pituitary Surgery for Cushing’s: Dr. Nelson Oyesiku, Pituitary Neurosurgeon at Emory University, Atlanta, GA 
• What to Expect During Recovery, Tapering and Follow-up: Dr. Mary Lee Vance, Endocrinologist at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
• Options for Treatment of Unsuccessful Pituitary Surgery and Recurrent Cushing’s: Dr. Ed Oldfield, Pituitary Neurosurgeon at University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
• From Coping to Thriving: Connecting to a Life Worth Living with Chronic Disease: Dr. Jared DeFife, Clinical Psychologist at Emory University, Atlanta, GA
• Medical Therapy for Cushing’s: Dr. Adriana Ioachimescu, Endocrinologist, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
• Cushing’s and Quality of Life: Dr. Mary Lee Vance, Endocrinologist, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

The CSRF would also like to thank the patients who attended and Novartis Oncology who provided an unrestricted educational grant to support this activity.

MEETING SUMMARIES:

• To read a summary of the meeting, click here.
• To read a transcript of the Panel Discussions, click here 
• If you would like to view an agenda for the 2014 meeting, please click here.
• If you would like to read a summary of the 2013 Patient Education Day, click here.

• If you would like to read a transcript of the Q & A from the 2013 meeting, click here.