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🎤 Interview Archive: Monica and Crystal, Pituitary Buddies

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Crystal and Monica went through every step of their Cushing’s journey together–tested together, had surgeries the same days, and have become best friends because of it. 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. Both surgeries were in Seattle. She is now free of Cushing’s and is on the road to recovery!

Listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cushingshelp/2008/03/27/interview-with-monica

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