I agree that the watch and wait treatment approach can be un-nerving. That's why it is so important to have a good relationship with your doctors and trust in their care and expertise. Personally, I prefer to call watch and wait "active surveillance" which puts the emphasis on watching and that something IS being done.

@donald1214, you can self-refer to Mayo Clinic. The expert leadership spans across all 3 campuses. I invite you to watch these 2 video Q&As with neurosurgeons from FL, AZ and MN campuses to get a feel for the doctors.

– #MayoClinicNeuroChat Live from American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting (2018) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/webinar/mayoclinicneurochat-live-from-american-association-of-neurological-surgeons-annual-meeting/
– #MayoClinicNeuroChat on Innovations in Neurosurgery (2017) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/webinar/facebook-live-mayoclinicneurochat-on-innovations-in-neurosurgery/

When you call at any of the 3 campuses, you will be offered an appointment within 48 hours http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63 Be sure to mention the Brain Tumor 48-hour Access program.