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My fight to get diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome

The American actor and director Amy Schumer has revealed she has Cushing's Syndrome. She told fans about her condition after being swarmed by comments about her face, with fans saying it looked "puffier" during recent TV interviews.

Cushing's syndrome is a very rare condition. However if not addressed, it can lead to serious complications including heart attack, strokes and memory loss.

Kate Scoffings from Cambridge suffered from the same condition. She said it was very difficult to get diagnosed and shared her experience. She speaks with Annice Muckerjee who is a endocrinologist and speaks about diagnosing the rare condition.

Photo shows: Kate Scoffings with her sons. Credit: Kate Scoffings

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