Medicines
Drug therapy involves the use of certain medications to stop the pituitary gland from making too many hormones.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy involves the use of certain medications to kill pituitary cancer cells. In the case of pituitary tumors, chemotherapy is most often used to treat pituitary carcinomas.
Side Effects of Pituitary Tumor Treatment
Because pituitary tumor treatments may damage healthy cells and tissues, side effects are common. Specific side effects depend on many factors, including the type and extent of the pituitary tumor treatment. Side effects may not be the same for each person, and they may even change from one pituitary tumor treatment session to the next. Before your treatment starts, healthcare providers should explain possible side effects and suggest ways to manage them.
Clinical Trials of New Pituitary Tumor Treatment
Before starting pituitary tumor treatment, patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. A clinical trial is a pituitary tumor research study meant to help improve current treatments or to obtain information on new treatments for patients with pituitary tumors. When clinical trials show that a new pituitary tumor treatment is better than the standard treatment, the new treatment may become the standard treatment.
Follow-up Care After Pituitary Tumor Treatment
Follow-up care after your pituitary tumor treatment is important. Even when there are no longer any signs of the tumor, the disease sometimes returns.
During your follow-up visits, your doctor will monitor your recovery and will check for recurrence of the tumor. Checkups help ensure that any changes in your health are noted and treated, if needed. Between scheduled visits, you should contact the doctor if you have any health problems.
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