A couple weeks ago my doctor called me with the results of an MRI scan. He told me that there is a growth on my pituitary gland that may or may not be secreting its own hormones/blocking my pituitary's hormones. He said that it was a "size 14" something that meant nothing to me at the time. I went to a psychiatrist today and he told me that the size 14 thing literally means that the growth is 14 millimeters. iRuler.net - Online ruler He also said that it's in the center of your brain where as I thought it was at the base of it. There are so many things that this could mean and none of them are okay. There's still an entire month until I see an endocrinologist who will probably send me to a neurologist which will be another month or two of waiting. It's been affecting my vision, parts of it go blurry every so often and I'll have tunnel vision. Quadrantanopia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It's big enough to compress brain tissue and might need surgery to remove. What do I do?
Aww, I'm so sorry to hear that! :icon_sad: I think you should try to get to a doctor sooner, maybe even go to a hospital if you have to. The sooner you take care of the problem, the better, and the longer you wait, the more the problem is just going to get worse. Hang in there, and get well soon. (*hug*)
See the best specialist you can afford to see and have the surgery. Many times they can take out tumors with no longterm residual effects but you need someone who does brain surgery every day at a big city center hospital.Steroids are sometimes given to decrease swelling in the brain before and after the surgery. You certainly need it done...and while it might be benign it probably does need to come out. Sometimes they are in an area that can be shrunk first with radiation etc. You will need to see a Neurosurgeon. Get recommendations for the best one around your area. Good Luck. ---------- Post added 18th Mar 2013 at 08:26 AM ---------- My brother just had a benign one removed that was in the front. He did remarkably well..it was very large but not cancerous nor recurrant. He lost his sense of smell and will never get it back but thats the only longterm residual affect and he lost that before the surgery. I would make an apptmt asap with a Neurosurgeon
[YOUTUBE]KkvcGXrKmDU[/YOUTUBE] Wtf is that?!??!?!!? I've never had any surgery done on me let alone near-brain surgery. And it's required for ALL cases? Plus that one looked small, mine isn't. I can't do this
Now, don't freak out at this comment, ok? But hope and pray surgery is on the table. If they can surgically remove it, you should be really happy. It's very scary but it will probably mean your life will be saved. Surgery is not "fun" but you can do it. They do these things often - find the best surgeon/doctors you can and let them work! Best of luck!
That is scary, I'm sorry <3 Surgery is necessary. If I knew I had something growing in my brain I'd want it out as soon as possible. Instead of thinking about the actual surgery, try to think of the day after the surgery. Think about the relief of knowing the growth is gone, think about how much better you'll feel.
First off, I'm sorry to hear about your tumor (*hug*). It wasn't anywhere near the brain but I had to have a benign tumor removed. I've had many surgeries done. I've only had one major surgery (I don't consider my tumor major surgery)so they weren't all serious surgeries. I'm including things like having tonsils and wisdom teeth removed. Surgeries look a lot scarier than they really are. I highly recommend that you don't watch youtube videos on your surgery. I watched one video about a surgery that I had. It looked absolutely terrible and freaked me out. I recommend talking to your doctor about the surgery instead. Ask them what you can do to prepare and what you should buy to help recovery along. If you want to talk about surgeries, feel free to PM me. If you prepare beforehand, the surgery is a lot easier to handle. Best of luck!
I am so sorry, nobody should ever have to go through that. Research is your only choice as far as I can see though. Just find out as much as you can about it and take heed of your doctors recommendations. Surgery is terrifying to think about, but I know from experience that it's definitely a good choice. My cousin was diagnosed with a brain tumor when I was nine, and he went for the surgical route. I was too young to remember much and it's a bit of a sore topic around our family, but now apart from a scar he seems perfectly happy with life. Whatever happens though, stay strong. You Will get through this, and everyone both here and in your life will support you all the way. xx
Hugs. My suggestion would be to explain what's going on to your friends and family so you can have a solid ring of support for before and after the surgery. That's really all I can offer, but if it's okay with you I don't mind praying for you. Take Care.
My sister has had two brain rumors removed, and she's doing great. For her second one they used a technique called a gamma-knife if my memory is correct. But I would definitely see about getting something done as soon as possible. I don't want to scare you, but I also don't want to see anyone suffer, plus I don't know much about your particular situation, but she almost died from hers. Please keep me updated, and I wish you the best of luck.
My dad had the exact same thing as you. They removed it about 6 years ago. The quicker you can get it taken out, the better. The longer it's left in there, the more permanent damage it can do. If it's already affecting your vision, it needs to get taken care of asap. His recovery was wonderful--you can only see his scar if you go looking for it. And he went back to work sooner than anyone expected.
Oh wow I'm so sorry Yea, I would see if you could go to any hospital. Make some calls and see which would be best for you to check in to. Best wishes to you. You're in my thoughts and prayers. (*hug*)
I'm really sorry to hear about that! You should se a doctor as soon as you can, and get this taken care of as soon as possible! (*hug*)
