Most men and women can lower their cancer risk by choosing to live a healthy lifestyle and by working with their doctor so that if they do develop cancer, it is found early.

Cancer prevention: What you need to know

What are pituitary tumors?

There is no known cause of pituitary tumors. The use of birth control pills may be a possible risk factor in some female patients. About half of pituitary tumors are seen in persons who have a familial disorder called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or MEN 1.