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The First Ever Cushing's Help Live Guest Chat
http://sites.chatspace.com:8350/
Tuesday, November 11, 9 PM (ET)
UNDERSTANDING and DIAGNOSING CUSHING'S
With
THEODORE FRIEDMAN, M.D., Ph.D.
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Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. is in private practice,
specializing in treating patients with Cushing's, adrenal,
pituitary, thyroid and fatigue disorders. His practice includes
detecting and treating hormone imbalances, including hormone
replacement therapy. Dr. Friedman is also an expert in
diagnosing and treating pituitary disorders.
Dr. Friedman's career reflects his ongoing quest to better
understand and treat endocrine problems. With both medical
and research doctoral degrees, he has conducted studies and
cared for patients at some of the country's most prestigious
institutions, including the University of Michigan, the National
Institutes of Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and UCLA's
Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science.
Join DR. THEODORE FRIEDMAN
who will field your questions about
Cushing's, diagnosis and treatment.
Tuesday, November 11, at 9 PM (ET) in
http://sites.chatspace.com:8350/
Continue on the to Cushing's Room
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| Birthdays: | Other Celebrations: |
•hormonallychallenged, November 10
•arjay, November 11
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• The Cushing's Message Boards went over 1800 members this week. Not bad for a "rare disease"!
• The CUSH Convention was a great success!
• Jayne and Robin are expecting.
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| Upcoming Surgery: | Currently Recovering: |
• Kelly S, TBA - November, Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Cameron, Cameron starts 6 weeks of continuous radiation, November 10.
• GoodIdeaLady (Tami), 2nd transsphenoidal, Nov 10, OHSU, Portland, OR, Dr. Delashaw (Ludlam as endo)
• Denise (radtravler), Nov. 20, at Vanderbilt with Dr Allen
• Sally2, pituitary surgery, tentatively December 8.
• Sammycat427 (Tracey), pituitary surgery, December 12
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Pituitary:
• Kammie
• Cathy Tia
• Terry
• David Williams (acromegaly)
• Stayce
• AllenS
• Debbs
• Lanita
• Kathie
• Jennifer (jjlr52)
• Gina
Read all about Gina's wonderful helpers » |
Adrenal:
•djo
•Sandie
•Cassie Handy
•Carla
•Gus
•Anita (inkognita)
•Lori (summerlori)
•Cat
•LadyDi
•Duncan
• KimB
• CJ (Christine)
• SteveB |
Radiation:
• Dori, second gamma knife at UVA
• SandieK, gamma knife at Ohio State
• Melinda Freels, Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation
• Luisa (LSpriggs), gamma knife at UVA |
Other Surgery:
• Doreen, Cataract Surgery
• Ria, Removal of Thyroid due to Thyroid Cancer |
Other:
• Lorrie, right ankle broken in three places, her left heel fractured, is completely immobile |
| News! |
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• There are now 1805 members on the Message Boards. Asma was the 1,800th member.
• We welcome your articles, letters to the editor, bios and Cushing's information. Submit a Story or Article to either the snailmail CUSH Newsletter or to an upcoming email newsletter at http://www.cushings-help.com/newsletter_story.htm A no-obligation free sample of the CUSH Organization Newsletter is also available from that same link.
• Coming tomorrow, November 11, a Special Guest Chat with Dr. Ted Friedman. More info »
In The Media:
• MaryO was interviewed by PBS Voices of Vision at the Philadelphia Endocrine Convention. Also featured: Dr. Mary Lee Vance, Dr. James Findling, a patient having a PSS (Petrosal Sinus Sampling). Airing TBA, October.
From Voices of Vision, a company that makes
documentaries for PBS:
211 Hope for a
Cure:
Fighting Cushing’s Syndrome
It’s relatively rare, but better diagnostic methods
are making Cushing’s Syndrome more visible to the
general public. A debilitating disease that causes the overproduction of
cortisol, the substance that regulates blood pressure,
and the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, Cushing’s has no known
cure and treatment is often complicated and risky. The doctors at St. Luke’s
Medical Center in Milwaukee are some of the few who are working to bring
better diagnosis and treatment to those afflicted by this condition.
More info here »
• Sharm Sharm was interviewed for the Montel show. Airing TBA, most likely within 30 days. She was also was interviewed for the NY Post. They printed a Cushing’s article. More info here »
• Cherri S' recent pituitary surgery at Vanderbilt was taped by the Learning Channel, airing TBA. More info here »
| Newest Bios: |
| To add or edit your bio, please click here » |
| Andrea Katherine Anthony aka Izzy |
Updated
Testing continuing to locate the pit tumor. |
Woodside. NY |
| Cameron Cook |
Updated
Pituitary Tumor could not be totally removed.
Monday (Nov 10, 2003) she starts 6 weeks straight of radiation. |
Welland, Ontario, Canada |
| Carla Constant |
Updated
Adrenal Surgery
October 7th, 2003 |
The Pas, Manitoba |
| Irwin |
Not yet diagnosed. |
Palm Bay, FL |
| Jacquié |
Pituitary
Transsphenoidal, Oct. 17, 2003 |
Watson, Louisiana, a small town just east of Baton Rouge |
| Jinxie |
Updated
Pictures added
Jinxie had Cyclic Cushing's, Acromegaly, pituitary surgery and a Bilateral Adrenalectomy (BLA). |
Holland, MI |
| Kathleen |
Adrenal tumor. |
Eagle, Idaho |
| Lisa J |
Not yet diagnosed |
Weymouth, MA |
| Tricia Francis |
Pituitary surgery August 2003. |
Mason City, Illinois |
• If you've been diagnosed with Cushing's, please participate in the Cushing's Register » The information you provide will be used to create a register and will be shared with the medical world. It would not be used for other purposes without your expressed permission. Note: This information will not be sold or shared with other companies.Lynne Clemens, Secretary of CUSH Org is be the person responsible for the creation of this register. If you have any questions you may contact her at lynnemc@attbi.com. You do not have to be a member of CUSH to fill out this questionnaire, as long as you are a Cushing’s patient. We do not believe that the world has an accurate accounting of Cushing’s patients. The only way to authenticate accuracy is with actual numbers. Your help will be appreciated. Thank you."
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| Fundraising: |
- Burden Bears:
- Natalie has been collecting some money for CUSH.
She says: "I am making "Burden Bears" and selling them at my craft shows and I am donating $1 from each sale... ...So far I have collected about $20 for us."
Thanks to all of you for these clever Fundraising ideas.
CUSH can always use funds to help us all, by spreading the word and helping others. What can *you* do to help CUSH?
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| Upcoming Conventions, Meetings and Seminars: |
•Upcoming Pittsburgh Luncheon, Saturday, November 15th. Judy is hostess. More info here »
•CUSH is proud to announce the Convention for October, 2004 in Nashville, TN.
•Pictures from the 2003 CUSH Convention, Portland Oregon:
- Day 1, Informal Meetings, Martha's pictures
- Day 1, Informal Meetings, Tom's pictures
- Day 2, Doctor Seminars and Dinner Out, Shauna's pictures
- Day 2, Doctor Seminars, Tom's pictures
- Day 3, Oregon Coast, Martha's pictures
- Day 3, Oregon Coast, Tom's pictures
 Friday and Saturday, April 1-3,
2004.
Pituitary Days Convention. CUSH will be meeting, also.
April 28-May 2, 2004, Boston, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Meeting
More info here »
June 16-19, 2004 New Orleans, Endo2004.
More info here »
Friday, October 22, 2004 Dr. Lewis S. Blevins will be the keynote speaker of the 2004 CUSH Convention in Nashville, TN.
More info here ».
• Tentative Atlanta area meeting. Carol Perkins, former model - Victoria's Secret, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and the founder of Harry Barker in Savannah - has agreed to share her inspiring story. More information, as it becomes available, or check here »
• More upcoming local meetings are listed here »
• Sign up for notification of local meetings. You need not be a CUSH member to participate. |
| Online Chats: |
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