Endocrine Abstracts

Fractionated radiotherapy (RT) is effective in achieving disease control and normalisation of hormone levels. While overall safe, it is not devoid of side effects and should only be employed when the risks from the disease are considered to outweigh the risks from treatment. Currently RT tends to be withheld until progression unless there is a threat to function, particularly vision, from progressive tumour. RT is recommended for patients with secreting adenoma not achieving b...