Pituitary Tumors—Patient Version

Overview

Pituitary tumors are usually not cancer and are called pituitary adenomas. They grow slowly and do not spread. Rarely, pituitary tumors are cancer and they can spread to distant parts of the body. Explore the links on this page to learn more about pituitary tumor treatment and clinical trials.

Treatment

PDQ Treatment Information for Patients

Pituitary Tumors Treatment

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Clinical Trials to Treat Pituitary Tumors

Causes & Prevention

NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about prevention of pituitary tumors.

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Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ®)

Screening

NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about screening for pituitary tumors.

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Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ®)

Coping with Cancer

The information in this section is meant to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer.

Emotions and Cancer Adjusting to Cancer Support for Caregivers Survivorship Advanced Cancer Managing Cancer Care