Bea, I see you are quite enthused! I know because of the legislation we are counted now, but that is about all I know. According to Dr. Vance: "2. Is a pituitary tumor a brain tumor? The pituitary gland is NOT in the brain and pituitary tissue is different from brain tissue. Since the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is connected to the brain by a thin stalk, there is often confusion, particularly by insurance companies, about the classification of a pituitary tumor. A pituitary tumor is NOT a brain tumor. " I have alot of interest in how we pituitary tumor patients fit in with the Brain Tumor Community. The North American Brain Tumor Coaltion's book is very touching and heart warming. It would be nice if they included some of our stories too ![]() . Maybe next year? Thanks for sharing Bea.![]() | 