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Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

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@tonimt

I was diagnosed with meningioma in 2022 and it was scary to hear brain tumor. My neurosurgeon suggested we monitor with annual MRI and if no growth we can just leave it alone. In May 2024 the MRI showed that it was growing, now I'm doing a lot of research to determine best type of treatment. My current neurosurgeon wants to do a craniotomy. It's a scary thought but this support group is helpful. Good luck in your journey.

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jimmye | @jimmye | Jun 30 6:36pm

I had Meningioma surgery in February. The surgeon said he got it out. I had rehab for ten days also. Things went very well. It takes time to fully recover. You won’t even know if you have surgery.

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pnf24 | @pnf24 | Jun 30 7:38pm

I also had a crani for my first meningiomas in 2002. Back then I was in the hospital at least 4 days. Now, it is only about a 2 night stay. Seems crazy when you think of brain tumor doesn’t it!? Last year I had Gamma Knife for another tumor (I should add that I’ve had several watch and wait tumors over the years ((maybe 5)) but the one last year they seemed to think it was growing.) so, I did have Gamma Knife which allowed me to be home by noon. I would never minimize your feelings about a meningioma! Some are too large for gamma so you must have a crani. I would ask your NS to discuss your options.

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