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Macroprolactinoma wrapped around carotid arteries.surgeon said he wasn't worried. on cabergoline. can it shrink big tumors? 1inx1in.? survivable?

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Yes and yes: Definitely survivable. And prolactinomas often shrink with medical therapy.

Answered 5/25/2018

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