Pituitary tumors and other diseases in this part of the brain may be benign or malignant. Learn the causes and types, including acromegaly and cushing syndrome.
If the care team suspects a pituitary tumor or disorder, they may perform testing, such as hormone tests, MRI, urinalysis and more. Learn more.
Pituitary tumor and disorder symptoms may differ depending on the type, size, location and pressure on other areas. Learn the signs and what to look for.
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A prostate biopsy is needed to diagnose cancer. Learn how the procedure is done; transperineal, transrectal, fusion, and prep, side effects, recovery and results.
Stage 4 kidney cancer occurs when cancerous cells spread to other body areas. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and survival rate for metastatic disease.
Kidney cancer treatment may include surgery, active surveillance, immunotherapy, cryoablation, radiation or a combination. Learn about treatments and survival.
The kidney cancer types are assigned based on the cells affected. Learn about renal cell carcinoma, sarcoma, adenoma, urothelial and more.
Kidney cancer symptoms may not always appear until the disease reaches an advanced stage. Learn about the possible signs and what to look for.
At City of Hope, the kidney cancer diagnosis process may include blood tests, biopsies, imaging and a physical exam. Read about testing and staging this disease.