Hi Karen. Thanks for being kind enough to reply. I can see my tumors on the screen, so I know they're there. I honestly feel that even if I wait, eventually they'll have to come out. I'm nearly 76. If I knew I had only a few more years to live, I'd hold out. I have a good neurosurgeon at Mt Sinal Hosp. He does about 3-4 of these surgeries a week for last 15 years. But I'll keep Dr Van Gompel's name handy. I'm so glad your sister did well with her surgery. Bless you both. I'll keep you advised. BarbaraBx