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Kim B., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery

My Cushing’s story seems to be a little different than most others that I’ve read about. Not in the sense of the disease itself, but the process of diagnosis. Being that I’m not quite sure when exactly I acquired it, I might as well just give some background of my life as to what probably contributed to its existence.… Continue Reading

Sharlene S., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery, Recurrence, Bilateral Adrenalectoy, Radiation

My story starts at the age of 18, right after I graduated High School in 2003. Just a few weeks after I was done with school my dad passed away at the age of 38 and from then on, I started to gain weight non- stop. … Continue Reading

Carolina M., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery, Recurrence

I am from Peru, South America and I am now living in Jackson, Mississippi. I was diagnosed with Cushing’s in 2005 when I was a 25 year old. I had just finished medical School in Lima, Peru.… Continue Reading

Danielle R., Pituitary Transphenoidal Surgery, Recurrence, Bilateral Adrenalectomy

When I first knew I had Cushing’s Disease, I was 19 years old and just beginning my sophomore year of college at UVM. After having pneumonia, gaining 50lbs my freshman year, and having my first kidney stone, the diagnosis was solidified in my head. I had researched online and finally found out what was wrong with me.… Continue Reading

Shannon L., Pituitary Transsphenoidal Surgery, Daughter and Father With Cushing’s

I want to share the story of my Dad and myself because this “rare” disease knocked on our family’s door not only once, but twice. I also want people to know that you have to be your own health advocate. You know your body and when something is not right with it!… Continue Reading

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