Pheochromocytoma is a very rare tumor. Its prevalence is 2-8 people per million. Childhood pheos are even more rare - approximately 10% of all cases. It affects men and women equally. It used to be known as the 10% tumor but recent studies have shown this not to be the case due to advancements in research.
My 14 year son was diagnosed with the disease in 2013. Went on to have surgery. And found more after having routine scan. Having treatment. And also hubby snd oldest son and mother inlaw has the gene.
Many years ago in the mid 60's and before I was born, my mother was struggling with an unknown health complaint. During her pregnancy with me she was diagonosed with carotid body cluster and secondary malignant tumours. She had an operation to remove...
Good morning to y'all - I'm curious as to if any of you have looked into the story of Steve Kubby? He was diagnosed with pheochromocytoma in 1968, at 23-years-old. He began experiencing symptoms of hypertension and palpitations, and was t...