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----------------------------------------------------------- From: PT3688041 Message 6 in Discussion Double vision was the first indication of my pit tumor. There are two vision areas that can be damaged by the tumor. If it grows up it impinges on the optic nerve leading to viual field loss (usually perpheral vision) and possibly blindness. If the tumor grows sideways it can enter the cavernous sinus. The nerves that control eye movement are located there and the result is double vision. The cavernous sinus is a tricky area since it is full of blood vessels. Sometimes the tumor does come out of the area but if tumor is left radiation is needed to kill the residual tumor. The earlier that the tumor is removed from this area the better. I just had cyber knife this summer to remove the residual tumor that was causing double vision. Unfortunately, there has been no significant change in my vision though it has not gotten worse. ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/PituitaryChat/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact 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. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
