Video Q&A about Pituitary Tumors

Are there any programs for pituitary tumor patients, who are not insured? I also have a pineal cyst, and haven't had a brain scan in over a year, because I can't afford the procedure.

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Today, Dec 19 at 5:15 CT, we are hosting a video Q&A about Pituitary Tumors with Mayo Clinic experts Dr. Curtiss Cook, Dr. Bernard Bendok, and Dr. Alyx Porter. You can participate by asking questions; Click View & Reply to see the details.

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The fact that a personsuch as myself diagnosed with a microadenoma six yrears ago and that there is a hx of fatigue, periodic blurriness and I cannot gain weight ( 84 years of age, male and five feet six weighing 100 pounds should there be anyconcern on my part Iron level is almost zero?

Can non-functional pituitary adenomas become functional years later? How often should labs be checked? How often should you have an MRI for monitoring a small pituitary adenoma? Thank you

has the research determined if there is a familial link with pituitary adenomas? I understand there are various kinds. My family has three generations of macro adenomas.

Has the research determined what triggers the occurrence and growth of pituitary adenomas?

Welcome back to Connect, Kari! Quite a bit has changed since you were last here. I hope you'll take a look around.

I don't see anything playing?

Click VIEW & REPLY in this email and see the video playing at the top of the webpage.

Will there be a transcript available, not sure if my questions were addressed. I could not hear part of the webinar.