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January 6, 2017 MaryO

I haven’t been on here for awhile and like others said, this site is a godsend Mary! I come back every once in awhile when I’m looking for more answers. Thank you so much for this site. So many people here have offered advice and friendship. I am grateful for it.

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❣️The Message Boards Turn 23 Today! ❣️
Today is the birthday, or anniversary, of the boards starting September 30, 2000 (The rest of the site started earlier that year on July 21, 2000) As of today, we have 73,357 members who have made countless posts.
🎤 Archived Interview with Katie (kvb927)
Katie’s short bio: Symptoms started in 2002 at age 22, or before. Jan. 2008 – 2 mm. area of differential enhancement on right pituitary and 11 mm. pineal cyst identified by MRI Jan. 2008 – DX – hypothalamic amenorrhea Mar. 2008 – DX – pituitary adenoma, hypogonadism – female.
📰 Cushing's Syndrome in Pregnancy in Which Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy was Safely Performed by a Retroperitoneal Approach
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is the standard treatment for adrenal tumors caused by Cushing's syndrome. However, few pregnant women have undergone adrenalectomy because of the risk of general anesthesia and surgery.
🖤 In Memory: Bettye Jean Douglas, September 28, 2016
Bettye passed away due to complications of Cushing’s disease. Once she was finally diagnosed, a decision was made against surgery and Bettye was put on the cortisol-lowering medication Korlym. Though she had initially gained weight from Cushing’s disease, as many patients do, she rapidly lost weight and was admitted into hospice care soon after.
🖤 In Memory: Joanne Swain
Joanne was known on the boards as raggettyjoanne. Mario VandDermeij announced the passing of his loving wife of 23 years. Joanne Swain VanDermeij at the age of 56. After 2 years and 3 months of fighting the system, Joanne was finally diagnosed March the 14th, 2011, with full blown adrenal Cushing's.
👥 Register for Johns Hopkins Pituitary Day October 7, 2023!
October 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The annual Pituitary Patient Education Day is a free event that features presentations from Johns Hopkins pituitary experts.
✍️ Add or update Your Bio
Please add your bio. Your information will help others. If anyone would like to do something for the Cushing's Awareness Challenge but you don't have (or want to have) a blog, why not consider adding your bio?
ℹ️ Basics: The Role of Endocrinology in Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes
Endocrinology is a complex field that requires a deep understanding of the endocrine system and its role in regulating the body’s hormones. An endocrinologist can help patients with PCOS and diabetes manage their conditions and achieve their health goals. By working with an endocrinologist, patients can get the help they need to manage their PCOS […]
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