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Like a site to look it up on for the questions that I have while waiting to get to the doc for it, I'd like to ask pertainent questions about this
"condition"...
any help would be appreciated, Thank you
Columbia University has a page about pineal tumours:
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/nsg/ns...
You write that you have a cyst and the page mentioned above writes also about cysts: benign pineal cysts are fairly common and can be an incidental finding. They are often asymptomatic and can be followed, but surgery can be considered if there are symptoms.
However, there are also other pineal masses that can be cystic.
Another good page with plenty of information on pineal region tumours for patients can be found at http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/cancertyp...
Emedicine has also a very comprehensive page about pineal tumours, but it's directed to professionals:
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2911.h...
I'm 27 and a 5 year survivor of pineocytoma, a "friendly cancer" of the pineal gland. I had an operation to have it removed and then yet received 6 weeks of radiation therapy, because the tumour reached the border of the removed specimen. I've had MRI check-ups at regular intervals and so far I'm in remission. :)
My initial symptom was double vision, a pressure effect caused by the tumour. The tumour was luckily small and thus better operale.
Good luck to you! If you want to know more about my personal experience, just mail me. :)
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