Uterine Cancer with brain metastasis

I wish you and your wife all the best with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). A fellow Connect member, @mrser52, just completed SRS treatment for tentorial menigioma. While it was not for metastasis as in your wife's situation, perhaps you'd like to ask Mrser52 questions about what SRS treatment was like and what you might expect tomorrow.

I will answer any question that you and your wife might have. Happy to help.

I understand you had menengioma. What can you tell me about the Mayo Clinic and it’s treatment of your cancer? Thanks.

I have a tentorial meningioma brain tumor, I didn't go to the Mayo Clinic I use this site for support. But I did have the SRS treatments. I had 5 of them here in Grand Rapids, MI During my SRS treatments during 3 of them I had to take Xanax. For this treatment they make a mask to form the shape of your face and the back of your head to use during these SRS treatments. My treatments lasted 15 minutes each. The making of the mask takes around 30 to 40 minutes. then the SRS treatments begin. I wish you well and good luck to you, If there is any thing else you would like to know please ask, I will try to answer your questions the best that I can.

Staying hopeful,
Welcome. If you you truly want a second chance, a second choice, and a second family of the the most supportive virtual friends, medical care beyond compare and a compassion you will see no where else then you are in the right place. My story was a nightmare. I had no where to turn for experienced care provider for my tumor. Please, please take time to read back through the threads of our crazy conversations. I will answer any and all questions you need to ask. Pm me and I will even answer your phone call. Your wife would be in the best hands, and my husband can tell you first hand that your wife will be in the right place. Please, don't hesitate to reach out. It will be the best, most comforting choice you will make.
All my love and support to you both,
Vicky

Stay strong. One day, one treatment at a time. We are here for virtual hand holding 24/7.

Vicky, Thank you for being willing to share your story, and the experience you had at Mayo Clinic's cancer center.

@stayinghopeful you can read more about Vicky's journey here:
- Radiation therapy for vulvar cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/radiation-therapy-for-vulvar-cancer/

If you would like to seek a second opinion at Mayo Clinic, here is the contact information: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Hi Vicky @vsinn2000

You are a living example of the truth of those words! Thanks for sharing.

Teresa

Teresa,
Here come those darned waterworks! I can honestly say the virtual support, hand holding, reassurance and kindness gave my husband and I the strength we so desperately needed. Every single time! My respect for your strength, your dedication to the community, and your compassion have made me feel like I have a best fend out there that I can truly get what other friends without medical challenges can never understood. You , Colleen and I have a standing agreement for that coffee date whenever you end up back at Mayo.
Hugs,
Vicky

As hard as it is, I've learned I can no longer be wonder woman. I have to admit to being tired, take naps, stop micromanaging everything and worst of all.... throw out my lists of things to be done. Following my own advice on resting and letting the other stuff go was my biggest challenge but my most successful coping strategy.
Be kind to you,
Vicky