Although untreated acromegaly can lead to serious illness and premature death, available treatments can reduce your risk of complications and significantly improve your symptoms.

During 1962-1982, 106 cases of acromegaly were treated with radiation therapy. By comparing the clinical symptoms, signs and laboratory data before and after therapy, the results were satisfactory.

AbstractFrom 1954 to 1989, 363 patients with acromegaly were treated by radiotherapy.