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Fractionated Radiation For Optic Nerve Meningioma Information Needed

Posted by vernicek @vernicek, Aug 23 11:54pm

I have a small meningioma near my left optic nerve that can be removed by Keyhole Surgery or a series of 30 Fractionated Radiation(SRS) treatments. I spent the weekend researching the possible side effects of both choices and would love any input someone has to offer.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 5 8:19pm

I'm tagging a few members like @carolinalynn @kdog1957 @lawendy @santaflavia @jill333, who I believe may have had fractionated radiation and can share their experiences with side effects and what to expect.

@vernicek, have you made a treatment decision?

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vernicek | @vernicek | Sep 6 11:14am

Thank you! No decision made yet.

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hdagostino | @hdagostino | Sep 7 5:08pm

I’m following this thread.
How long have you had the tumor?

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vernicek | @vernicek | Sep 7 5:18pm
In reply to @hdagostino "I’m following this thread. How long have you had the tumor?" + (show)
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I’m following this thread.
How long have you had the tumor?

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@hdagostino I was incidentally diagnosed after a February 2026 MRI for sinus headaches. The headaches are not related to the meningioma.

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