BIO ~ Chuck Knueve

Author – Surviving Cushing’s Disease: A Young Man’s Journey

Chuck is a retired pharmacist and author of Surviving Cushing’s Disease: A Young Man’s Journey, a powerful non-fictional narrative that chronicles his son’s twenty-year struggle to receive a proper diagnosis.

Drawing on decades of medical experience and the expertise of leading endocrinologists from the U.S. and U.K., Chuck offers a deeply personal and medically informed look at one of the most misunderstood rare diseases.

Now 73, Chuck uses storytelling to raise awareness, empower patients, and support families navigating complex medical journeys.

In this podcast, he shares behind-the-scenes insights from the book, explores the emotional toll of delayed diagnosis, and offers hope to those still searching for answers.