I went for an MRI of the brain for headaches, and it showed a nodule in my pituitary gland, they said probable Macroadenoma, the neurologist has ordered some hormone test: Cortisol, Prolactin, and Growth Hormone, and referred me to a Neurosurgeon to see next Tuesday. I am freaking out, I don't want to have surgery, nor do I want to be on hormone replacement for the rest of my life. Apparently this tumours are very common, and are benign for the most part, only in extremely rare case are they malignant. Surgery is usually done endoscopelly through the nose. Risks are damage to the pituitary gland, bleeding, and in extreme cases stroke, thought the incidence is <1%, but it varies depending on the neurosurgeon experience. Frankly if mine doesn't grow I do not want to have surgery, unless my pituitary gland starts to malfunction. I've read some not so good stories of what can go wrong with surgery(Yes, today I've been googling like crazy, I simply couldn't contain myself)
Any support or information will be more than welcome.