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Close Brain / CNS Tumors

Pituitary chromaphobe adenoma (aggressive) partially removed and radiated at age 16. It was suggested I could expect 5 years. That was over 25 years ago. I've fired many endocrinologists and used much nutrition and alt med (including accupuncture and homeopathy) to balance effects. Associating emotional issues with imbalances was an important part of getting through.

Treatments

Radiotherapy Working / Worked

reading The Brother's Karamozov in the waiting room with my sister got me though. side effects: fatigue, hair loss at temples.... too tangled up with loss of pit function to say.

Surgery, Brain Somewhat Helpful

great neurosurgeon was very disappointed that he could not take more without causing stroke. It was a very dense aggressive adenoma. Side effects: list would be too long.