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Pituitary Tumor Videos: Questions Answered

Videos: Pituitary Surgery, Pituitary Disorders Support Group, Pituitary Disorders, Pituitary Surgery

The videos below include the following questions and answers:

  • What does the pituitary gland do?
  • Are pituitary tumors a type of cancer? And will my children get this tumor?
  • My doctor told me my prolactin hormone is elevated and recommended that I take a special medication to shrink the tumor. Are there any side effects?
  • My tumor has destroyed my pituitary gland.Will my hormones recover after the tumor is removed? And if I have to take hormones, can I live a normal life?
  • Is there a risk of damaging the normal gland during pituitary surgery?
  • Will my vision improve after treatment?
  • After surgery, when can I return to work?
  • How can I become involved to help other patients like me?
  • Is radiation treatment of my pituitary tumor dangerous?
  • How much pain will I have after surgery to remove my pituitary tumor?
  • After removing the pituitary tumor through my nose will I still be able to breathe through my nose?
  • Why is a head and neck surgeon involved in my pituitary surgery?

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