Role of Radiation Treatment for Pituitary Adenomas

Radiation therapy is used to prevent further growth of pituitary adenomas following surgery, and to control hormonal hypersecretion, if present.

Indications

If there is still persistent of tumour following surgery, radiation treatment may be indicated. If the tumour demonstrates growth and further surgery is not possible, radiation therapy is indicated.

Benefits

Shrinkage of the tumour following radiation therapy, with preservation of vision and possible improvement of symptoms related to the tumour or hormone hypersecretion.

Special Programs 

The majority of patients will be treated on the stereotactic treatment program, with the benefit of a highly precise treatment plan and maximal sparing of normal brain tissue from radiation.

How to Make a Referral

Patients may be referred to one of the radiation oncologists in the Site Group either through the departmental referral process or by contacting one of the physicians directly.

This page was last updated June 22nd, 2010 at 1:13pm.