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• - MEDLINEplus is a physician's resource provided by the National Institute of Health. It contains a wealth of hard to find, detailed information about various topics such as pituitary disease symptoms, testing procedures, and treatments.
  
• - An article done by the American Cancer Society that explains the cause of tumors, how they are developed by glitches in our DNA. Good for patients if they are having a difficult time understanding the way the got a cancerous tumor especially in the pituit
  
• - 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.
  
• - General information on comprehending pituitary tumors and where they are located along with information on the pituitaries functions.
  
• - UCLA's program page provides information regarding the clinic itself and its clincial procedures and research.
  
• - On-line message board from MSN with links to information about all aspects of pituitary problems. We hope that you find this group to be informative, supportive, and encouraging.
  
• - Patient information on pituitary disease including an overview, secretory tumors, non-secretory tumors, treatment options, lifestyle issues and prevention; as well as other pituitary-related resources.
  
• - Pituitary Awareness Website for Patients and Medics providing Health Information, Telephone Buddies, National Conferences, Links to International and National Endocrine Illness Groups and Alternative Therapies.
  
• - Massachusetts General Hospital's Neuroendocrine Support Clinic and Pituitary Tumor Clinic has consistently provided expert patient care and clinical research making it one of the most highly regarded pituitary treatment programs.
  
• - Pituitary tumors information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
  
• - The Center, established in 1998, aims to provide expedient, state-of-the-art, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care to patients with all types of hypothalamic and pituitary diseases.
  
• - The OHSU Pituitary Unit is a comprehensive treatment center, specializing in pituitary tumors and pituitary diseases including Cushing's Disease, Acromegaly, and Prolactinomas.
  
• - Article by Mary Lee Vance, M.D.
  
• - For sufferers of various pituitary disorders and their caregivers. Includes glossary, a list of questions to ask doctors, and list of sponsoring pharmaceutical companies.
  
• - An interactive, user friendly pituitary tumor patients support group site. Patients communicate via a message board and guestbook.
  
• - Their goal is to improve health care through communication, public awareness and patient education. Lists treatments and conditions, newsletters, and patient stories.
  
• - The anatomy and functions of this gland.