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Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Nov 29 1:22pm | Replies (429)
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@jhilbish

Hi, Does anyone have any information on Growth hormone and how it affects NET'S and also not having a pituitary gland and having to take hormones orally and by injection? Thank You

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 21, 2022

That's an interesting question, Jhilbish. I wonder if @hopeful33250 or @khauert have some insight about the role of growth hormone and NETs.

Joni, can you elaborate a bit more? Are you concerned that needing to take hormones after the removal of the pituitary may be causing other issues?

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jhilbish | @jhilbish | Jan 22, 2022

My husband does not have a pituitary gland, it was removed about 22 years ago and he just has the stalk left. He has to take all hormones, Growth Hormone and Testosterone by injection and other's orally. That would be Levothyroxine and Cortisol. I was wondering if the Growth Hormone will make the tumors grow or affect them in any way? I keep reading about hormones being released into the blood and something about Serotonin? We had a Dr. say no that won't affect them, but that doesn't sit right with me? I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with this? Thank you all very much!
Joni

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