Chuck Knueve's "Surviving Cushing's Disease: A Young Man's Journey" is a poignant tale of his son's battle with Cushing's disease, a rare disease associated with a pituitary adenoma. With symptoms such as moon face, buffalo hump, and striae, Knueve unwinds the intricacies of cortisol imbalances and the test diagnostic woes of procedures such as the 24-hour urine test and saliva test. As a Doctor of Pharmacy, he brings medical know-how together with poignant storytelling to present a special medical biography that challenges the healthcare system while honoring strength and family love.
