If the pituitary tumor is functioning, whether it is cancerous or not, medications may help curb the oversecretion of hormones and reduce symptoms. The person may also need intervention for their vision, as the tumor can impair sight. Medication is often used to treat prolactin and growth hormone-secreting tumors, but this treatment method comes with its own set of side effects.

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