@ladytri
I had radiation six months after the craniotomy. I remember the neurosurgeon mentioning the possibility of radiation treatments pre surgery. Maybe they say that to everyone. Once the tumor is removed a sample will go to a pathology lab where it will be analyzed and given a WHO grade from 1 to 3. Grade 1 (most common) is considered benign and may or may not be recommended for radiation. Grade 2 (what I had) is benign but more aggressive than grade 1 and radiation is usually recommended. Grade 3 (very rare) is considered malignant and radiation is always recommended, and maybe chemotherapy is added. Periodic follow up MRIs may be needed to monitor the tumor. I get to have one once a year probably forever. Yay.