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Netwd Health Directory
Pituitary disorders
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Do We Know What Causes Pituitary Tumors?
Article by the American Cancer Society that explains the cause of tumors, how they develop, risk factors, and prevention.
The Hormone Foundation: Pituitary Information
Provides an overview on secretory and non-secretory tumors, treatment options, lifestyle issues, and prevention; as well as other pituitary-related resources.
Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Information Links
Resources for patients. From Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuroendocrine Clinical Center.
NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Page
Information sheet compiled by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke which discusses definitions, prognosis, treatment and research issues.
OHSU Pituitary Unit
Comprehensive treatment center specializing in pituitary tumors and diseases including cushing's, acromegaly, and prolactinomas.
Pit Pat - The Pituitary Foundation
Provides information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends and carers. Includes newsletters, resources, GP fact file, general information for patients and a glossary.
The Pituitary Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Aims to provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to patients with all types of hypothalamic and pituitary diseases.
Pituitary Chat
On-line message board with links to information about all aspects of pituitary problems.
Pituitary Disorders
Contains an overview, symptoms, treatment, coping, genetics, and clinical trials. By Medline Plus.
Pituitary Disorders Education & Support
Their goal is to improve health care through communication, public awareness, and patient education. Lists treatments and conditions, newsletters, and patient stories.
Pituitary Network Association
Non-profit organization for patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, their families, and health care providers who treat them.
To Majestic
Pituitary tumor support group site. Patients communicate via a message board and guestbook.
UCLA Pituitary Tumor and Neuroendocrine Program
UCLA's program page provides information regarding the clinic, its procedures, research, patient services, links, and a support group.
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