Cushing's disease is a hormone disorder resulting in many distressing symptoms. At present, surgery, radiotherapy, and medicines are available. Pioneering research continues to help patients lead more normal lives.
Disease: Cushing's Disease
Last update: June 2006
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
A variety of new treatment options are being investigated. These include a treatment which mimics growth hormone and compounds which prevent cortisol from binding to its target tissues in the body.
Studies are also underway to try and understand the causes of the benign pituitary tumour that is responsible for many cases of Cushing's disease. Understanding the basis of Cushing's disease will yield new approaches to therapy.
Studies are also underway to try and understand the causes of the benign pituitary tumour that is responsible for many cases of Cushing's disease. Understanding the basis of Cushing's disease will yield new approaches to therapy.