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Craniotomy is 2/21/2025. Could use some encouraging words.
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It's only been since May 2024 that I completed the PRT. I've had one MRI since which has shown no change. PRT does not shrink or get rid of the meningioma. It's supposed to "stop it in its tracks" so to speak, in other words, keep it from growing by killing the cells. The meningioma remains there. Maybe, over time, it will shrink. I don't know. Will have another MRI in June for follow-up.
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Ok thanks for your response! I’m being told that a craniotomy is my only option. But I really don’t want to have that surgery, and wanted to know about other options. They say I have a 1cm meningioma pressing on my left optic nerve. I’m really trying to weigh my options. Surgery doesn’t guarantee that I’ll see any better, plus it’s a very serious surgery. Whereas right now besides blurred vision I’m fully functional. This is the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make!!