Dr told me I may have a tumor on my pituitary gland. What do you know about this?

Answer 1

usually it is a non cancerous growth and may have any of the following symptoms

Headaches
Vomiting
Vision problems
Changes in menstrual cycles in women
Impotence (the inability to achieve or maintain an erection) in men, caused by hormone changes
Infertility (the inability to have children)
Inappropriate production of breast milk
Cushing's syndrome (a combination of weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and easy bruising), caused by overproduction of ACTH
Acromegaly (enlargement of the extremities or limbs), from overproduction of growth hormone
Unexplained tiredness
Irritability

The treatment of a pituitary gland tumor depends on the size and location of the tumor, whether it is cancerous, whether it has spread, and the person's overall health. In many cases, a team of doctors will work with the patient to determine the best treatment plan. Any patient with a pituitary tumor should be seen by an endocrinologist (doctor who specializes in problems with glands and the endocrine system) and also by a neurosurgeon (a specialist who operates on the head, brain, and central nervous system).

It is also important to state that some people with pituitary tumors need no treatment. Pituitary tumors are sometimes diagnosed in people where the tumor is not creating any symptoms and in whom hormone functions are completely normal. These patients need to undergo occasional surveillance (also called watchful waiting) to ensure that the tumor does not become more active; if the tumor becomes more active, then treatment would begin.
surgery
radiation
hormone replacement therapy
all the best

Answer 2

Nirvana,
Has given you great answer. Great Job Nirvana.
Unfortunately, I am not able to rate a response yet on this forum.
Do always get a second or even a third opinion.

Answer 3

you sould ask when they tell you something you do not understand they assume you do understand then. i believe that is base of the brain. but not sure. there are alot of people who have this and its done right can be ok. but it depends on how far and what its doing there and what typeof tumor it is take care.