Andrea, I am on watch-and-wait protocol for 2 meningiomas. I have been told that if they continue growing to the point that something needs to be done it will be radiation. So, I am wondering, what are the side effects from radiation that you received in October that you are still adjusting to?

Hi Andrea
I know this post is a few months old but I wanted to reply to your inquiry about the Depo about because I haven't really seen that talked about too much here.
I was diagnosed in September of 2024 with a small convexity meningioma. I am on a watch and wait protocol.
I used Depo Provera for about 12 years for endometriosis and I believe that there is a strong possibility it caused my current brain tumor.
Did you use Depo? I'm 56 so I started using it way back in the 90s lol but they are still prescribing it and I have been trying to warn others to be cautious and to at least take breaks from using it. I was never told that it shouldn't be used for years at a time although I did take a few breaks.
I don't know if you are aware that there is pending litigation ( not sure if I'm allowed to mention this) to help women who have been diagnosed with a meningioma after using the birth control shot.
This is the scariest thing I have ever been through, I hope you are doing ok. Sending positive energy your way.