Pituitary gland cancer
What is pituitary gland cancer?
Pituitary gland cancer starts in pituitary gland cells. Pituitary gland cancers are almost always pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (PitNETs).
Risks for pituitary gland cancer
Risks for pituitary gland cancer include multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN), Carney complex, familial isolated pituitary adenoma (FIPA) and McCune-Albright syndrome. These are all genetic conditions.
Signs and symptoms of pituitary gland cancer
The most common type of pituitary gland cancer is a pituitary neuroendocrine tumour (PitNET). Signs and symptoms of non-functioning PitNETs include vision problems, headaches and dizziness. Signs and symptoms of functioning PitNETs depend on which hormone the tumour makes.
Diagnosis of pituitary gland cancer
A pituitary neuroendocrine tumour (PitNET) is the most common type of pituitary gland cancer. It can be diagnosed or ruled out by tests such as an eye exam, neurological exam, blood chemistry tests and MRI.
Prognosis and survival for pituitary gland cancer
A pituitary neuroendocrine tumour (PitNET) is the most common type of pituitary gland cancer. Prognosis estimates the outcome for a PitNET. It depends on many factors, including tumour size, if the tumour can be removed with surgery and if the tumour makes too much of a certain hormone.
Treatments for pituitary gland cancer
Almost all pituitary gland cancers are pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (PitNETs). They can be treated with surgery, drug therapy and radiation therapy.
Supportive care for pituitary gland cancer
Supportive care for pituitary gland cancer helps people meet physical, practical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Pituitary gland cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from other endocrine cancers in a certain time frame.
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