An informational resource about Cushing’s Syndrome as a service to the community by HRA Pharma Rare Diseases

Welcome to CushCast, a podcast series developed to support those living with Cushing’s syndrome, as well as their family and friends.

Each podcast covers a different topic, providing information on Cushing’s syndrome together with practical tips on living with the condition. CushCast has been developed in collaboration with healthcare specialists that are committed to the Cushing’s syndrome community.

The following podcasts are made for a global patient/carer audience and may contain technical language or medical terms you may not be familiar with. They may also include information and views that may not be relevant to your own care. Your healthcare team is always best placed to advise on your personal clinical situation.

CushCast episode 1:

16:25 Mins

Understanding Cushing’s syndrome

To kick start our podcast we delve into the whats and whys behind Cushing’s syndrome with Dr Elena Valassi, Consultant Endocrinologist and University Professor in Barcelona, Spain.

CushCast episode 2:

20:13 Mins

Living your best life with Cushing’s syndrome

In this episode, we speak to Leslie Edwin, Cushing’s syndrome Patient and President of Cushing’s Support and Research Foundation in Atlanta, USA, to hear firsthand about her experience on living with Cushing’s syndrome.

CushCast episode 3:

13:44 Mins

Cushing's syndrome: Dealing with communication issues

Due to the rare nature of Cushing’s syndrome, awareness and understanding of the condition and its implications can be sometimes unsatisfactory in the family and social context of people living with Cushing’s syndrome. In this episode we speak to Alicia Santos, Psychologist in Barcelona, Spain, on what can be done to improve this.

CushCast episode 4:

11:18 Mins

Taking care of your bone health

Bone-related issues are associated with Cushing’s syndrome. In this episode, we speak to Prof. Gherardo Mazziotti, Associate Professor of Endocrinology in Milan, Italy, to understand why this is the case and how this can be managed to support a healthy lifestyle.

CushCast episode 5:

10:02 Mins

Making mental health a priority

Maintaining mental and psychological health is vital for those living with Cushing’s syndrome. In our last episode, we shine a light on how to cope with mental health challenges with Cornelie Andela. Psychologist and Medical Doctor in The Hague, Netherlands.

The podcasts available on this page have been developed in conjunction with the World Alliance of Pituitary Organizations (WAPO)

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