Have You Been Diagnosed With Cushing’s? Earn $125-$250

We invite you to help us create better information, tools, and resources for people with Cushing’s Syndrome

How: Share your opinions and give input in a one-on-one confidential interview. Your opinions will remain confidential. The overall results will help others with Cushing’s Syndrome.

When: Market research interviews can be conducted by phone or in-person, in a location near you. The interview will last approximately 45 minutes.

If you are interested in a phone interview or in-person interview, please contact Clair Carmichael Johnstone (see details below). More information (including cities and locations for in-person interviews) will be provided on the phone.

Am I Eligible? If you’ve been diagnosed with Cushing’s Syndrome and still experience symptoms of Cushing’s you are eligible to participate. Cushing’s Syndrome includes: Cushing’s Disease, ectopic Cushing’s and adrenal Cushing’s. Patients should have been diagnosed within the last 10 years.

At this time, patients who are in remission, were diagnosed more than 10 years ago, or have had a bilateral adrenalectomy are not eligible for research.

Details: Participants eligible for market research will be asked to participate in the 45-minute interview. Patients participate also receive an honorarium (payment) for your time. Those who participate in an in-person interview will be compensated $250 and those who choose a phone interview will receive $125 for their time.

Why? Corcept Therapeutics is interested in hearing from people who suffer from Cushing’s Syndrome in order to improve treatment and information available. This can lead to improved education and resources for those with Cushing’s and physicians treating Cushing’s.

How do I find out more?
If you have questions or would like to participate, please contact Clair Carmichael Johnstone at:
Toll-free number: (800) 856-6706, or
E-mail: cushing@compasshc.com

Please provide your name, phone number, and the best times to reach you so we can follow up promptly.

Interview with Laura (LauraNG) October 29 at 9:00PM eastern

October 29 at 9:00PM eastern, Interview with Laura (LauraNG)

This interview will take place at 9:00 PM eastern – please note later time!

Laura has been struggling since 2007 with various odd things happening to her body.

In March of 2009 she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroid.

Her bio contains a long list of symptoms she has and she has been misdiagnosed with Obesity, Diabetes, Kidney stones, Depression, MS, Manic/Depressive, TIA, Anxiety – stress, Not exercising enough, Not eating properly, Abusive relationship (due to bruising).

In responding to the email confirming this interview Laura wrote:

“When I started reading the bio’s of people like myself, I started to cry tears of relief that what I may have, is actually ONE real thing. I cannot tell you how happy I was to find your website and I think it is wonderful that so many people who truly understand how frustrating it is to think we are alone, are willing to put themselves out there as beacons of hope for the rest of us. I felt so strongly, that I wanted to add my bio and offer myself for interview. If I can help one person feel a little calmer while they go through this process, I am more than willing. I don’t know if I have Cushing’s but if I do, it is important to me to reach out to others because the attacks coming from the physical and mental side of this illness, deserve to be exposed and recognized. Even though I am feeling a bit humiliated, reclusive and embarassed because of what it is doing to me.”

Read Laura’s entire bio at http://www.cushie.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=413:laura-undiagnosed-bio&catid=32:bios&Itemid=68

You can listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/CushingsHelp The archives are usually up about 30 minutes after the end of the show and in our podcast area of iTunes by Friday.

The Call-In number for questions or comments is (646) 200-0162.