Dr. Larry Katznelson on Acromegaly, Pituitary Tumors & Better Patient Care

This is one of the most powerful conversations I’ve had on Talking Acromegaly & Pituitary with Tony. I’m joined by Dr. Larry Katznelson, MD, Vice Dean Medical Education and Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Is one of the most respected and influential voices in pituitary medicine. We talk about acromegaly diagnosis delays, IGF-1, pituitary tumor treatment, surgery, radiation, AI in medicine, cancer concerns, hypopituitarism, Pegvisomant, and why patients need access to true pituitary centers of excellence. Dr. Katznelson also shares why acromegaly is still missed, what patients should ask their doctors and surgeons, and how the future of pituitary care may change. This episode is for patients, caregivers, physicians, advocates, and anyone who wants to better understand life with acromegaly and pituitary disorders. Topics include: Acromegaly symptoms Pituitary tumors IGF-1 and growth hormone Pituitary surgery Radiation therapy Pegvisomant Hypopituitarism Cancer risk AI and earlier diagnosis Patient advocacy Centers of excellence Subscribe, like, comment, and share this conversation with someone who needs it. Follow Tony: Facebook:   / 18fpcpcbr6   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingacro... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkacromegal... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-alst... #Acromegaly #AcromegalyAwareness #PituitaryTumor #PituitaryDisorders #Endocrinology #IGF1 #PituitarySurgery #TalkingAcromegalyandPituitarywithTony #DrLarryKatznelson