A Patient’s Road Map to the World of Cushing’s Syndrome

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Please join us for the second annual Seattle Pituitary patient symposium; “A Patient’s Road Map to the World of Cushing’s Syndrome.” Experts from around the world will lead a day-long educational seminar and discussions focusing on Cushing’s syndrome.  There will also be opportunities for you to share your thoughts and experiences with other patients through small group discussion sessions.

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Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009

Location:     

Swedish Medical Center, Cherry Hill Campus
550 17th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $50 per person - Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided; scholarships available

For more information on scholarships or to register by phone: 206-386-2502

Speakers and Topics
Introduction and Overview of Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome
Roberto Salvatori, MD

Medical Treatment of Hypercortisolemia: Pasireotide (SOM 230), Mifepristone and Other Pharmacologic Agents
William H. Ludlam, MD, PhD

Quality of Life in Patients with Cushing’s Syndrome
Mary Lee Vance, MD

Cyclic Cushing’s Disease: Is it a Rare Variant or an Important Clinical Consideration?
A. Brew Atkinson, DSC, MD

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) in the Treatment of Cushing’s Disease
Jason P. Sheehan, MD, PhD

Advances in the Surgical Treatment of ACTH-producing Pituitary Adenomas
Marc R. Mayberg, MD

A Physiological Approach to the Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Cushing's
Hershel Raff, PhD

Post-operative Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Cushing's Syndrome
Lewis S. Blevins, Jr. MD

Background Information on Cushing’s
Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol on the body’s tissues. Also known as hypercortisolism, Cushing’s syndrome is somewhat rare and most commonly affects adults aged 20 to 50. Cushing's disease is a form of Cushing's syndrome, caused by a hormone-secreting pituitary tumor. About 10 percent of clinically significant pituitary tumors secrete this excess hormone. This elevated hormone level in turn stimulates the adrenal glands to produce excess cortisol. This disease process is called Cushing's disease, named after the famous neurosurgeon, Harvey Cushing.

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Location/Parking/Directions

For more information: 206-386-2502