For Kimd0529: I had a craniotomy to remove a meningioma a year ago. Yes, being diagnosed is a shock. The key is to find a surgeon and hospital you have absolute confidence and trust in. That makes accepting one's diagnosis and following through with any interventions easier. My tumor was in a tricky location to access, and only 1/16th of an inch from my optic nerve. All follow up MRIs have verified that it was totally resected. The location of your meningioma might be more easily accessible. And, the craniotomy was not the horrible experience I had imagined it to be. I've had 2 mastectomies and I will offer the craniotomy was no worse. Currently, I have 2 other meningiomas ( 6 mm. & 8 mm) that my surgeon has suggested we watch-and-wait. There are a lot of factors that go into a neurosurgeon's advice and I have learned to trust his expertise and not obsess about those meningiomas taking up space in my brain.