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Cushing's Disease
There are several treatment options for cases of Cushing's disease. Treatment options vary based on:
- The symptoms present
- How far the tumor has spread into the brain
- The patient's age and overall health.
Treating Cushing's disease may involve:
- Surgery to remove the tumor (usually transsphenoidal surgery), with or without radiation therapy
- Radiation therapy alone
- Drug therapy to stop the tumor from making ACTH
- A clinical trial of stereotactic radiation surgery.
Your doctor can describe your treatment choices and the expected results of each. You and the doctor can work together to develop a treatment plan that best meets your medical needs and personal values. Choosing the most appropriate treatment method is a decision that ideally involves the patient, family, and healthcare team.
(Click Cushing's Disease Treatment for more information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD