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Karen N

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 MaryO

I have been a proud member for around 12 of those years!

~ In response to a Facebook post on the Birthday of the Message Boards

⭐️ Top PIcks on the Message Boards updated October 13, 2021
Top content from across the message boards, hand-picked by MaryO and the Cushing's community.
❓ Were You a Patient at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York?
Neurologist Accused of Sexual Assault A neurologist at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting patients over the course of a decade, but was still able to secure three jobs in three states until surrendering his license in 2017, a new lawsuit with multiple plaintiffs revealed.
🖤 In Memory: Bonny Hamm, October 12, 2009
She was only 45 at the time of her death October 12, 2009. I’ve known far too many Cushies who have died far too young from this disease. Bonny wrote July 1, 2009 I was sick with ALL the symptoms (about 30-40) for 5 years. Finally got correctly diagonosed and had my left Adrenal Gland and its tumour removed in June 2007. The recovery was long and hellish. Th […]
🖤 In Memory: Barbara "Cookie" Rothenberg, October 11, 2003
Cookie died October 11, 2003. She had a pituitary tumor, recurrence, BLA, PCOS, radiation... Cookie touched a lot of lives. I would get these perky, cheerful and witty emails. It is terrible to lose her. She has left such a legacy, though, that she will go on touching lives for many years to come. She loved people and wanted to make a difference in the lives […]
ℹ️ Cushing's Basics: Family Information / Kate
Dear friends and family: I am writing this letter to share with you some basic facts about Cushing’s Disease/Syndrome and the recovery process so that you will have sufficient information to form realistic expectations about me and my ability to engage in certain activities in light of this disease and its aftermath. As you know, Cushing’s is a rarely diagno […]
📰 Metabolic profile differences in ACTH-dependent and ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome
The most common etiologies of Cushing's syndrome (CS) are adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-producing pituitary adenoma (pitCS) and primary adrenal gland disease (adrCS), both of which burden patients with metabolic disturbance. The aim of this study was to compare the metabolic features of pitCS and adrCS patients.
❓Can You Help?
My step daughter is really dragging on getting timely care for what appears to be Cushing Syndrome. The symptoms have been going on for years. She has an adrenal tumor that needs to be moved and an abdominal hernia that needs repair. My husband and I are very worried and frustrated about the deteriorating effects on her health. She is extremely reluctance to […]
🖤 In Memory of Alice Baker ~ October 3, 2002
Alice died Thursday, October 3, 2002 of lung cancer and Cushing's.
🖤 In Memory of Lenise Petersen, October 2, 2002
Lenise passed away at 23 years old, just after her pituitary surgery.
📰 ACTH-independent Cushing's syndrome due to bilateral adrenocortical adenoma
The chronic excess of glucocorticoids results in Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome presents with a variety of signs and symptoms including: central obesity, proximal muscle weakness, fatigue striae, poor wound healing, amenorrhea, and others. ACTH independent Cushing's syndrome is usually due to unilateral adenoma. A rare cause of it is b […]

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