Pituitory Gland???

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kdrez
kdrez Member Posts: 65
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

My cancer doctor called and said that my brain scan came back abnormal due to pituitory gland.  He has referred me to an endocrinologist this week.  I just did five months of chemo "ACT" and 24 radiation treatments.  My tests were to begin in September, but I did tests every week in July because my digestive system isn't working properly and horrible headaches   Should I be concerned, because I am getting anxiety.   Has anyone had to deal with this issue?

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  • traceyz
    traceyz Member Posts: 745
    edited August 2010

    YES! YOU MAY HAVE A BENIGN TUMOR ON YOUR PITUITARY GLAND. I HAD A CONDITION CALLED PROLACTINOMA. ITS TOTALLY NON CANCEROUS. WAY BEFORE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER MY GYNO DID A FULL HORMONE PANEL ON ME. MY PROLACTIN LEVEL WAS HIGH AND SHE TOLD ME THAT I PROBABLY HAD A BENIGN PITUITARY TUMOR. WELL SURE ENOUGH I WAS REFERRED TO AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST, HE RAN A SCAN OF MY BRAIN AND I DID INDEED HAVE A SMALL TUMOR ON MY PITUITARY. PITUITARY TUMORS ARE TOTALLY NONCANCEROUS!! I TOOK MEDICINE ONCE A WEEK AND THE TUMOR IS GONE AND I AM GOOD TO GO!! SO SEE NO WORRIES! IF YOU HAVE TIME GOOGLE PITUITARY TUMORS AND YOU WILL SEE THEY ARE THE CAUSE OF A FEW CONDITIONS AND THANK GOODNESS NONE OF THEM ARE CANCEROUS, PM ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

    TRACEY

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  • kdrez
    kdrez Member Posts: 65
    edited August 2010

    Awww...that is great to hear.  My heart has been racing for days.  Thanks....

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  • DCMom
    DCMom Member Posts: 624
    edited August 2010

     Tracey-

    I just had to comment that this is why I love this site.  You jumped to the aid of kdkickapoo who was obviously scared.  I'm sure your information is a mental lifeline ...I know I've been thrown a few during my times of panic.  Women like you are making a huge difference to us all. 

    I don't have any info about this, but wanted to say thanks to Tracey and all of the women who watch this site and support the members...we've all been there.  THANK YOU!

     kdkickapoo I am also sending you good vibes and pray you will be hearing good news soon.

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  • traceyz
    traceyz Member Posts: 745
    edited August 2010

    YOU LADIES ARE SO SWEET! IM JUST GLAD GOD LED ME TO EASE YOUR MIND. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOUR ENDO DOC SAYS! AND ABOVE ALL REMEMBER NONCANCEROUS! I PROMISE!

    TRACEY

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  • kdrez
    kdrez Member Posts: 65
    edited August 2010

    Thank you ladies...my heart is at ease for now.  I was creating myself more stress, then reminded myself, that I have to live each day to the fullest.  You are ANGELS!

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited August 2010

    Kdkickapoo Love your name on here it is cute (smiles) My sister also has a tumor on her pituatary gland she has for several years they didnt seem to think it was a big enough deal to take it out, they just said they would watch it to see if it was growing and if it did then they would do surgery so far it has been fine, she did have headaches too but they gave her meds for it and now she feels great- big hugs to you

    Debboe

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  • kdrez
    kdrez Member Posts: 65
    edited August 2010

    Thank you ladies....met with specialist today and he said "no tumor", but I did blood work to check my hormone levels.  He believes that meds I took during chemo may have made my pituatary gland inflamed.  Whew!  My stress has disappeared until next month when all the tests begin to see if chemo and radiation worked. Thanks again sisters...your support helped me!

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