American Cancer Society: Do We Know What Causes Pituitary Tumors? - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_2x_do_we_know_what_causes_pituitary_tumors_61.asp?sitearea=cri
Article that explains the cause of tumors, how they develop, risk factors, and prevention. |
California Center for Pituitary Disorders at UCSF - http://ccpd.ucsf.edu
A multi-disciplinary center designed to provide comprehensive care to all patients with newly diagnosed and pre-existing pituitary disorders. Providing information on pathology, diagnosis, and treatment options. |
MedlinePlus: Pituitary Disorders - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pituitarydisorders.html
Contains an overview, symptoms, treatment, coping, genetics, and clinical trials. |
Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Information Links - http://pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu/LnksPit.htm
Resources for patients. From Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuroendocrine Clinical Center. |
NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Page - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/pituitary_tumors/pituitary_tumors.htm
Information sheet compiled by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke which discusses definitions, prognosis, treatment and research issues. |
OHSU Pituitary Unit - http://www.ohsupituitary.com/
Comprehensive treatment center specializing in pituitary tumors and diseases including cushing's, acromegaly, and prolactinomas. |
Pit Pat - The Pituitary Foundation - http://www.pituitary.org.uk/
Provides information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends and carers. Includes newsletters, resources, GP fact file, general information for patients and a glossary. |
Pituitary Disorders Education & Support - http://pituitarydisorder.net/
Their goal is to improve health care through communication, public awareness, and patient education. Lists treatments and conditions, newsletters, and patient stories. |
Pituitary Network Association - http://www.pituitary.org/
Non-profit organization for patients with pituitary tumors and disorders, their families, and health care providers who treat them. |
The Hormone Foundation: Pituitary Disorders - http://www.hormone.org/public/pituitary.cfm
Provides an overview on secretory and non-secretory tumors, treatment options, lifestyle issues, and prevention; as well as other pituitary-related resources. |