What Is Cushing's Disease?
9. Cushing’s Disease Treatment: Radiation Therapy
When surgery is not an option or is not successful in removing the entire tumor, radiation therapy is utilized. If the tumor cannot be extracted using surgery, radiation can be effective in inhibiting growth.
Radiation treatment does come with associated risks. The process can damage the pituitary gland. As a result, there is the potential for delayed pituitary failure, typically several years after the treatment. When radiation is necessary, maintaining follow-up care is critical.
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