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Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor
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I went to Duke in NC last year and they didn't agree on whether to do surgery or not so we did the wait and see thing as they thought it was not causing my symptoms, I just had another MRI and the tumor doubled in size. I go Tuesday to consult with the radiation oncologist and don't feel comfortable because they didn't agree last year and they don't agree this year. I have had surgeries,etc at Duke and was comfortable but this time I am afraid and distrustful. I am 74. Not sure what questions to even ask.
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@sarasally2, I can understand your apprehension if your doctors don't agree. Hopefully at Tuesday's consultation the team will have a united opinion and treatment recommendations. As for questions to ask, see these lists:
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/meningioma/questions-ask-health-care-team
https://braintumor.org/brain-tumor-information/before-surgery-questions/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningioma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355648 (scroll to the bottom of the page)
Have you considered getting a second opinion at another institution?
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The tumor has doubled in size. Surgery is frightening but often the only real option. Mine was benign but large enough that I elected to have it removed even though I had no symptoms. Please find a good neurosurgeon that you can trust and get on with it. When you open your eyes you will be glad that you did.