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A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the pituitary gland. Learn more here.
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A lot of things must take place for a couple to make a baby, and a “system malfunction” at any point can lead to infertility.
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About Pituitary Tumors
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Overview and Types
If you have been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor or worried about it, you likely have a
lot of questions. Learning some basics is a good place to start.
What Are Pituitary Tumors...
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About 3% of all childhood cancers are rhabdomyosarcomas.
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In many cases, the cause of kidney cancer is not known and can't be prevented. But there are some ways you may be able to reduce your risk. Learn more here.
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There is no sure way to prevent breast cancer in men, but there are ways to reduce your risk. Learn more about cancer prevention.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma that continues to grow during treatment or that comes back once treatment is finished is often hard to treat.
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Other than certain inherited genetic conditions, there are no known risk factors for rhabdomyosarcoma.
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At this time, there are no widely recommended screening tests for this cancer.
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A stem cell transplant (sometimes referred to as a bone marrow transplant) makes it possible to use much larger doses of chemotherapy than would normally be possible.