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Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

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@kmart

The wait and see option scares me since there is a good possibility of becoming blind. I am aware that this is usually a slow-growing tumor, however, my L optic nerve is already stretched a lot by the mass. I really would like to know if anyone has had this surgery .

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@kmart I have the same tumor. I was losing vision in my left eye and my eye Dr thought it was glaucoma. I was treated for that but my vision kept getting worse. Finally I got an MRI of my brain and the tumor was discovered. The only option for me was surgery due to the tumor being wrapped around my carotid artery and optic nerve. I had surgery on August 28th 2018. The neurosurgeon could only get 85% of the tumor due to high risks of the coratid artery and optic nerve involvement. The surgery lasted 10 hours but went very well. Unfortunately my vision in left eye is worse and I am trying to get used to that being the new normal. My right eye is trying to take over but could take up to a year. I have double vision and dizziness but I try to take one day at a time. I am 45 years old and this is definitely something that was a shock to be diagnosed with but I am thankful it was discovered and I am still here. I will have MRIs to monitor the remaining tumor and hopefully only radiation if the tumor grows. I wish you the best and I will be praying for you. I hope this helps a little. I am here if you need to talk.