Prolactinoma....tumor on my brain please help....?!
Question: Prolactinoma!.!.!.!.tumor on my brain please help!.!.!.!.!?
anyone have a pitruity gland tumor!?
I'm really scared just been diagnosed today :-(
please help :-( xxxWww@Answer-Health@Com
I'm really scared just been diagnosed today :-(
please help :-( xxxWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Don't be scared; have a look at the link below, it's got lots of info on prolactinomas, and it's very reassuring!.
There's a big difference between having a pituitary tumour and a brain tumour - the main one being, a prolactinoma is benign!. You don't have cancer, and your life isn't in any danger!. The tumour (which in this case simply means 'growth', not cancer), will not grow and spread, so isn't dangerous!.
You're likely to be treated using medications!. These are usually very effective!. They relieve symptoms quickly, and actually shrink the tumour!. If they aren't effective, surgery is also available, but the vast majority of people with the condition don't need it!.
It must have been a nasty shock for you to hear, but don't worry!. You're not in any danger, and your condition is easily treated!. So try to relax!. Talking it over with your parents or a friend may make you feel better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
There's a big difference between having a pituitary tumour and a brain tumour - the main one being, a prolactinoma is benign!. You don't have cancer, and your life isn't in any danger!. The tumour (which in this case simply means 'growth', not cancer), will not grow and spread, so isn't dangerous!.
You're likely to be treated using medications!. These are usually very effective!. They relieve symptoms quickly, and actually shrink the tumour!. If they aren't effective, surgery is also available, but the vast majority of people with the condition don't need it!.
It must have been a nasty shock for you to hear, but don't worry!. You're not in any danger, and your condition is easily treated!. So try to relax!. Talking it over with your parents or a friend may make you feel better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
yes, I was diagnosed with a prolactinoma in 1996!. I was put on Cabergoline to reduce the tumour!. Took about 6 months for medication to shrink the tumour to almost nothing!. Don't worry - you will be fine!. contact me if you need to have a wee chat!. x if i remember, these tumours are almost always non cancerous!. according to the endocrinologist i have been attending for 12 years!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Prolactinomas are not malignant tumours!.
They cause problems by growing and exerting pressure on surrounding sturcture, and also by secreting excess hormone!.
The excess hormone can cause milk production from your nipple and problems with your period!.
If it gets really big it can cause problems with your vision!.
However it is really treatable!. Drugs like cabergoline can shrink the mass down so you dont have any problems!. If that doesn't work then it can usually be removed surgically!.
Its not going to kill you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
They cause problems by growing and exerting pressure on surrounding sturcture, and also by secreting excess hormone!.
The excess hormone can cause milk production from your nipple and problems with your period!.
If it gets really big it can cause problems with your vision!.
However it is really treatable!. Drugs like cabergoline can shrink the mass down so you dont have any problems!. If that doesn't work then it can usually be removed surgically!.
Its not going to kill you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I don't know anything about the condition but I have found something by googling the condition on the net!. The following popped up :-
There is an excellent message board for Pituitary patients at: http://communities!.msn!.com/PituitaryTumo!.!.!.
It is also a great support group, and you are almost guaranteed to get responses to your questions and concerns!.
If you are an MSN user it could prove valuable support for you!.
All the best to you !Www@Answer-Health@Com
There is an excellent message board for Pituitary patients at: http://communities!.msn!.com/PituitaryTumo!.!.!.
It is also a great support group, and you are almost guaranteed to get responses to your questions and concerns!.
If you are an MSN user it could prove valuable support for you!.
All the best to you !Www@Answer-Health@Com
You will be ok Star-can I ask you how old you are!?
You stay strong and get all the support you can!.
Being diagnosed is the most important part-now everyone can help you!.
Seek inspiration from people like Trisha Goddard who has been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer but is doing all she can to stay strong-you will be ok Star, xoxWww@Answer-Health@Com
You stay strong and get all the support you can!.
Being diagnosed is the most important part-now everyone can help you!.
Seek inspiration from people like Trisha Goddard who has been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer but is doing all she can to stay strong-you will be ok Star, xoxWww@Answer-Health@Com
Hi there is a website by the people who made yahoo answers!.!.!.it's for health problems etc where people go and discuss whatever it is you have!.
I use it for drepression etc
here is the link for the home page
http://www!.dailystrength!.orgWww@Answer-Health@Com
I use it for drepression etc
here is the link for the home page
http://www!.dailystrength!.orgWww@Answer-Health@Com
How old are you!? Many tumors can be handle w/ surgery and chemotherapy and radiation, depending if it's cancerous!.Sorry, and hang in there :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm sorry I've no advice to give!.!.!.!.!.!.but stay strong,medical treatment these days is truly amazing and I'm sure it will all be okay xxWww@Answer-Health@Com
sorry , I do not have any info on this -- I just wanted to wish you the best-- hope everything works out--Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am very sorry to hear that!. My father in law had one!. You are going to have to be brave!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
No but stay strong! You'll pull through! Im sure its common =]Www@Answer-Health@Com