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  1. ACTH-Producing Tumors (Cushing's disease) 
  2. Standard Treatment  Surgery, radiation therapy , a combination of both or Mitotane or Ketoconozol plus radiation.
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  4. Investigational 
  5. ‚Ä¢ Heavy-particle radiation.
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  7. Prolactin-Producing Tumors 
  8. Standard Treatment  Surgical removal of the tumor, radiation, bromocriptine or combinations of these treatments. Bromocriptine has been of considerable benefit in reducing symptoms. A new drug, CV205-502, has been successful in patients who have failed to respond to bromocriptine.
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  10. Investigational 
  11. ‚Ä¢ Heavy-particle radiation.
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