Long Term Radiation FX?

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New Message on Pituitary Chat Long Term Radiation FX? Reply   Recommend Message 1 in Discussion From: huggi111 I've read diffferent things about the long term effects of having radiation. Some things say that it is almost a positive that other pituitary functions will deteriorate and eventually the pituitary will not function (full hormone replacement is needed). Others say that it may not. I'm sure there is no absolute, but does anyone have some input that has gone through radiation a long time ago. I had radiation about 2 years ago; stereotactic - 5 1/2 weeks, 5 days a week- tumor is still there, hasn't shrunk since surgery/radiation (was 6cm and is now about 4cm). It's a prolactinoma, and so far I'm only on thyroid, testosterone, and DDAVP for diabetes insipidus for hormone replacement (plus Dostinex) . Just wondering, wanted some 1st hand experiences to get a feel of what is possibly in store for me. Thanks for the input! View other groups in this category. Also on MSN: Start Chatting | Listen to Music | House & Home | Try Online Dating | Daily Horoscopes To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. Remove my e-mail address from Pituitary Chat.