Upcoming meetings: 
Upcoming meetings include DC Metro area; Santa Monica, CA; Seattle, WA; Charlotte, NC; Greenwood, Indiana; ENDO 08, San Francisco, CA; Endo 2009, Washington, DC; Endo 2010, San Diego, California and tentative meetings in the UK; Southern California Area and Minneapolis; Seattle / Portland; Missouri; the Los Angeles area; the Midwest/midsouth (Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas); Virginia (Tidewater/Hampton Roads area).

New Helpful Doctor April 21
Puerto Rico Dr. Melba Feliciano has been the only Endocrinologist that has said to me what i really had, after going thru 4 endo's...

New Bio May 6
Laura is from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is a breast cancer survivor approaching her 5 year anniversary of being cancer free. She has many Cushing's symptoms and an adrenal tumor. She had an MRI of the pituitary gland which showed no tumor, but her ATCH levels indicated quiet differently.

New Bio May 4
Sweetybandit (Sweetybandit) is from Leeds, United Kingdom. She is not yet diagnosed with Cushing's but she is testing for PCOS and Cushing's.

Endo News May 8
Cushing’s disease: radiation therapy The usual first treatment for Cushing’s disease is surgical removal of the pituitary adenoma. In patients in whom surgery is unsuccessful or who decline an operation, radiation to the pituitary offers the possibility of remission. No form of radiation delivery results in immediate control of cortisol production. Thus, until radiation treatment becomes effective, medical therapy to lower cortisol production is indicated...

Endo News May 8
Patient Guide to the Diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome Several factors influence the choice of the best initial test. For pregnant women, the Guidelines recommend for the use of the UFC and against the use of the DST. For patients receiving medications used for seizure disorders, (such as phenytoin, phenobarbitone, and carbamezepine), the Guidelines recommend against the use of dexamethasone, which might give false positive results. Instead, they recommend measurements of UFC or late-night blood or salivary cortisol. For patients with kidney failure, the Guidelines suggest using the 1-mg overnight DST rather than UFC. In patients suspected of having mild CS due to an adrenal mass, the Guidelines suggest use of the 1-mg DST or late-night salivary cortisol test rather than UFC...

Cushing's Help and Support Printable Brochure
Cushing's brochures that are sent out with the Cushing's Awareness Wristbands. Print them on special tri-fold brochure paper for the best effect. Newest version includes the new podcasts, voice chats and has a Columbus, OH picture.

Newest Helpful Hint:
MelissaTX's tips for new patients: How to steady your feet and get diagnosed quickly

Cushing's Books

Testimonials: 
MaryO - thanks so much for having this board. When I was first diagnosed, there was practically nothing on the internet as far as support. I wasn't able to find much research about my health issues. I had to do most of the research by hand at the library and by reading medical textbooks and journals. I appreciate you having this here for everyone to share their experiences and to support each other, to be able to share information when we find it, and to vent when we need to.

You are sensational in your commitment and perseverance for our cause. I admire and thank you.

I'm on my way to Houston tomorrow for a date with a surgeon. Wanted to thank you again before I go. I know you are far too modest to believe me, but without your help. I would never have been diagnosed and ever have had a shot at getting better. Definately wouldn't have had any hope! You are doing a great thing and I credit you more than the doctors for saving my life. The doctors are doing their jobs and thank goodness for that but without you, I would never have learned to trust my instincts and to fight for myself let alone find the doctors that could help rather than make things worse! So I will be off in Houston for my big adventure and coming back on my birthday. Flying back first class, first time ever but I will be too drugged to appreciate it! :-) Just wanted you to know that while I will be away for 10 days, I will still be stalking you in my heart! Thank you & Love you!!!

What a blessing you are to so many people. Did you start up this website yourself??? If you did – wow…..that was a lot of work. It is an incredible resource and help to hundreds and thousands……..you have helped so many people……you’ll never know how many people’s lives this website has helped – that is a staggering thought!!!! I hope you get the credit you deserve. I bet it is humbling sometimes to think about I am sure. I thank you for you gift to me and I am just a newbie!!!

"I so enjoyed the interview with Cushing's Help Founder, Mary O'Connor. Jayne, you did a great job! I've had the pleasure of knowing Mary since before Cushings-Help.com became a reality. Mary puts an unusual amount of time and effort into her incredibly informative and invaluable Web site. Mary IS Cushing's Help. If there's any new technology where Mary can spread the word about Cushing's, she'll find it. This new blogtalkradio is another excellent venue where Mary can continue her endless help for those suffering from Cushing's and related disorders. I'm personally so proud of all that she's accomplished, especially when through it all, she's still dealing with her own health issues, but that doesn't stop her! I'm proud to call her my "friend." Keep up the good work, MaryO! Alice Stamm (aka Dearest)"

MaryO and this site appeared in the cover story of Forbes Magazine, Best of the Web Issue