"I am a 55 year old female living in NYC and I was recently (last month) diagnosed with Dupuytren's in both hands. My right hand has one bump and I have several in my left hand. I saw a hand surgeon and he suggested that I do nothing and just watch my hand for flexibility. After reading the posts on the website for the past several weeks I am quite interested in Radiology Therapy. I would appreciate hearing any comments and recommendations for NYC. I noticed one post mentioned A Dr. Cuttino at St. Vincent's in NYC and I also saw the name of Dr. John Rescigno in NYC listed under clinics. How do I go about starting this therapy. Do I make an appointment with the radiologist or should I see a surgeon first? I'm reading that time is important for this procedure to be most effective. All suggestions are greatly appreciated. Also, I've been experiencing some discomfort in my feet and I'm wondering if I could have Ledderhouse as well. Would a radiologist look at my feet as well?

Thanks for any help. I've been kind of panicking for the past couple of weeks and now I'm ready to take action."

Hi newly diagnosed! I have dc in my right hand and both feet. I saw Dr. Rescigno about radiology. He is a cancer specialist and knows very little about dc. He advised me to see the physician (also listed on this site) in Richmond Va., can not remember her name, however, sorry.

Mary & Wolfgang,
Thanks for the comments/suggestions. I am so very confused right now that I don't know which direction I'm going in (circles right now). The more I read, the more confused I become. I guess I'll continue to keep reading all the posts and other information until I'm able to grasp a greater understanding of this disease. Only through knowledge will I be able to make some informed decisions and this support website seems to be the best source of information for me.

As I mentioned, I was diagnosed quite recently (late November) and the hand surgeon I went to advised me to "go live your life" and watch and wait. All the posts about radiation suggest otherwise, stating that radiation is most effective in the early stages of this disease which is where my confusion begins.

hello again, The Dr. whos name I could not remember is Dr. Cuttino, in Richmond..she is listed on this website with her number. Dr. Rescigno told me she has much more experience treating dc and therefore stats on success with radiation. I also saw Dr. Hurst @ Stoneybrook about enzyme injections...no luck there...and Dr. Weiland at columbia/presb. a hand surgeon..he said just watch the progress. Still searching for a way to ease my "old mans claw" my family gets a big laugh out of that one!

Hi Barbara,

Just wanted to send you some moral support. I was in a completely panicked state when I was diagnosed with this in April, and there was no one here in Seattle with whom I could discuss all treatment options. It seems like nearly everyone on this site receives the "Watch and Wait" advice from hand surgeons. I did receive radiation in Boise, and that has given me a lot of peace of mind.

Best wishes to you,

Megan L (Bellevue, Wa).