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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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Joni, I'm following your logic and understand your concern. There are certain hormones that are known to be risk factors for tumor growth, such as estrogen for certain types of breast cancer. This doesn't mean that all hormones (natural or synthetic) cause cancerous tissue to grow.
I encourage you to repeat your concern to your husband's oncologist and ask him to take the time to explain how the hormones that your husband is taking work and why they don't affect tumor growth.