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Incidental find 7mmx6mm partly calcified meningioma

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Hello. I also discovered I had a Meningioma about 3 years ago by accident). Apparently it showed up in X-rays back in 2006 and I was never told about it! Anyway, when it reach 6mm I had Gamma Knife. Everything went smoothly. It was quite an experience. It’s amazing walking into the hospital at 6am and walking out at 3:30pm. I had the procedure at University of Pennsylvania. They were amazing. I had the same nurse by my side the whole time. The only thing that was an ick factor, was having a halo screwed into my head to make sure that my head didn’t move during the procedure. I was under anesthesia so I didn’t feel a thing. They took if off before I left. No problem. My surgeon told me the Gamma Knife should keep the tumor from growing, and hopefully it will shrivel as time goes by. Good luck. I have a check up at my 1-1/2 year mark. Good luck.

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dlc1953: I've read a few posts about your experience with gamma knife. Very helpful for me as I have 2 meningiomas that the neurosurgeon said he would use gamma knife to stop growth if they get to the point where he thinks they are causing a problem. You make it sound like the experience with gamma knife isn't so bad. So, thank you for posting.