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Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Apr 18 2:00pm | Replies (259)

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The benefit of waiting is , I am told this may never grow, and brain surgery has many risks.

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I am on a wait and see program, been a year and am due for another MRI this month, I am in NC and go to Duke. My age and health issues are not helping. We shall see what happens but so far no one has addressed the symptoms. So I am house bound most of the time

I am on the watch and wait regimen also. Incidental discovery when they were ruling out tumors for tinnitus. No symptoms. It’s been a year and a half. Having my third MRI soon. No change from first to second. My meningioma is a left side convexity 3cm x 2cm x 1 1/2 cm. I saw a neurosurgeon recommended by my primary care physician. I went back to my PCP and asked if there was anyway I could get a Mayo consult. My hospital has an agreement with the Mayo Clinic so she was able to get me a free consult. She did all the leg work. Their interpretation was the same as my neurosurgeon. Since no symptoms and so far not growing wait and watch. I could have it removed because it is an easy removal spot but my PCP said it’s brain surgery so don’t do it if you don't have to. I’m 67 years old. There are new technology medical treatments being used and perfected every year. This is why waiting can be good if you aren’t having symptoms. I hope I won’t need surgery.