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Frustrated and confused about my meningioma & an Update

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I’m 72 yo female and found 1.8 cm benign meningioma on the left inferior frontal lobe with large amount of edema. Started on steroids two days ago and mild headaches are gone. I see a neurosurgeon Wednesday. Can you tell me more about your experiences?

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@as72, how did the appointment with the neurosurgeon go on Wednesday?

@as72 so sorry it took me so long to respond. For my case I was told unless it grows it would not be removed. However my Neurologist dismissed the constant migraines, vision changes and seizures. The first surgeon I met with said no surgery but when I asked for a 2nd opinion his supervising surgeon agreed to see me. He gave me 3 options. 1) wait and see if it grows 2) have a biopsy done and then go from there with possible radiation or 3) have surgery if I could convince him that it would improve my quality of life. I went with the surgery option and I feel it was the best choice for me. I am just over 5 weeks postoperative and the headaches have improved significantly. I still do have a small headache every now and then but nothing compared to before. My hair is growing back and you can’t really see where they cut. I still have to have another MRI in February and then discuss if I will still need radiation or not. I hope my story helps you. If you have any questions let me know and I will try my best to help. Good luck and trust your body to tell you what is right. I don’t regret my decision just wish someone would have listened to me sooner.