Witnessing @amyschumer on @FallonTonight I recognized Cushing's. Her disclosure might be the silver lining for Cushing's Disease. Her story, told empathically by @JessicaYellin, can help create awareness. Amy and I are lucky to have the best medical teams. I have Penn Medicine, but many aren’t as fortunate. Even though I created The Conley Cushing’s Disease Fund, I am often reluctant to publicly share my experience and expose my vulnerabilities. Inspired by Amy, I #DareGreatly to raise awareness for this relentless disease. Be your own advocate.(disclaimer: this is point-worthy) #KickCushings
FINALLY, @TODAYshow did a piece about Cushing's Disease. I've sent so many emails since 2014. It's a great awareness piece that captures the difficulty of diagnosis & the unchartered journey patients must take. Thank you, @LaVarsovienne for sharing our story. @MarieConleyHbg
Even when she ate 600 calories a day, she kept gaining weight -- 115 pounds over six years. Her heart raced, her skin bruised easily and her face would suddenly turn blood red. She felt tired, anxious and depressed.
What was wrong?
https://t.co/OYLE5nIXmU
Cushing’s disease was not part of my vocabulary until September 2020. Read a new patient story at https://t.co/Msx4RbfS6X
#kickcushings#RareDisease#PARareDisease
Cushing's patients can participate in the @MSKCancerCenter 2022 Pituitary Update. It is a great opportunity to learn more about their disease & the journey one can take after a diagnosis. @CSRFnet will be moderating one of the discussions. It's free.https://t.co/x9wuk8z7uJ
TODAY is #RareDiseaseDay! 💙💚💜
All over the world, the rare disease community are sharing their colours and demanding equity for people living with a rare disease.
As a global community, we have a powerful voice! 📣
How are you sharing your colours today? 👇👇👇
Today is Rare Disease Day! 🦓
It's time to Show Your Stripes! How are you getting involved? Why is this day important to you? Share you answer on social media using the hashtags #RareDiseaseDay and #ShowYourStripes.
Learn more at: https://t.co/p0g5CEy1W0
Rare diseases affect each person and family uniquely. Though not a Cushie, we appreciate this mother’s perspective on caring for her child with a #raredisease via @HuffPost:
https://t.co/t1S1SBLBog
I am so grateful @PennMedicine continues to focus on creating awareness for Cushing's Disease for medical professionals & patients. This is free for patients and families. Register here: https://t.co/SR6xjuVRZo
#kickcushings@PARareDisease@MarieConleyHbg
Get to know Council Chair @MarieConleyHbg in this profile by @GlobalGenes! Marie founded @KickCushings to support patients & families with Cushing’s disease + to work with medical professionals & institutions for early diagnosis & research. https://t.co/oADog2z3Jg
This #RareDiseaseDay, you can help us learn more about the #raredisease community throughout the state. If you are a rare patient or a caregiver for a rare patient in PA, please spend a few minutes to take an anonymous survey at https://t.co/ji1jL7EUZA. And please RETWEET!
Today is #RareDiseaseDay!
There are over 6⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ rare diseases
🌏 300 million people live with a rare disease accross the world
Rare diseases currently affect 3.5% - 5.9% of the worldwide population👨👩👧👦
Learn more about what is a #raredisease
👉https://t.co/4axpDU3ofy
Thank you to @RareDiseases for including our Chair Marie Conley in today's panel with other #RareDisease Advisory Council leaders to share learnings & accomplishments with rare disease advocates from across the country. For more info on Project RDAC, visit https://t.co/nXQzdcERQa
Our chair, Marie Conley of @KickCushings will represent us at the meeting later this week! We look forward to meeting representatives of new state Councils and continuing to share information with the more established Councils. We are stronger together.
Great news for #raredisease patients! @RareDiseases launched its COVID-19 Critical Relief Program to provide much-needed financial relief that may be utilized to support critical, non-medical needs. Learn more:
https://t.co/ytPF41m0S1