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Watch and wait is over: meningioma has grown

Posted by wkindel @wkindel, Oct 12, 2018

Had my 4th MRI last Friday and yesterday found out my tumor has grown some more. Dr is recommending removal before it grows too much more. It is pushing deeper into the brain tissue and attached to the superior Sagittal sinus vein. We are seriously considering coming to Mayo. My symptoms are about the same. Tinnitus, occasional auras, and moderate headaches. Radiostatic gamma knife is an option but not the best. I am scared and trying to be strong. I still work full time in a stressful job and need to keep working. Hoping for a two week recovery time. I sent a pm message to Colleen to find out my next steps. It is 2:30 am right now and can’t sleep. Has anyone had the surgery recently? How are you doing?

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rose4622 | @rose4622 | Oct 22, 2018
In reply to @wkindel "@IndianaScott Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Right now I am aware of only..." + (show)
@wkindel

@IndianaScott Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Right now I am aware of only two appointments. I would rather they do the surgery right away for several reasons. If it's growing I want it out! My doctor explained the problems with waiting, even though during my watch and wait phase I was told the location of the tumor complicates surgery. I have been able to hold it together, thankfully due to my faith. I think the fear of the unknown is bothering me more than the idea of the procedure itself. Of course, though money isn't the most important thing, it is very expensive for travel out of our very remote location, and lodging and food for family when we get there is high too. Colleen recommended I call Mayo tomorrow to get some of my specific questions answered, but I don't know who to ask for. Do you know? Thank you Scott

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I traveled from NM to AZ Mayo Clinic for my brain surgery. I rented a BnB for my family to stay in. It was a lot cheaper than a motel. ☺

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wkindel | @wkindel | Oct 22, 2018
In reply to @rose4622 "I traveled from NM to AZ Mayo Clinic for my brain surgery. I rented a BnB..." + (show)
@rose4622

I traveled from NM to AZ Mayo Clinic for my brain surgery. I rented a BnB for my family to stay in. It was a lot cheaper than a motel. ☺

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Thanks. Good idea. I will check it out. Just want to it to be very near Mayo

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wkindel | @wkindel | Oct 25, 2018
In reply to @IndianaScott "Hello @wkindel I am Scott (indianaacott) who Colleen referred to. I am pleased to e-meet you..." + (show)
@IndianaScott

Hello @wkindel I am Scott (indianaacott) who Colleen referred to. I am pleased to e-meet you here although I am sorry to read of your heslth issues.

My wife had brain cancer and was a patient st Mayo for her entire 14 year war. We went the first time after her diagnosis in Chicago. All the scans, etc. were sent ahead and when shw was first seen the Mayo doctors had reviewed it all.

When we checked in at the front desk they gave us a complete packet of information and full explanation of what her schedule would be.

For medical reasons they decided to perform emergency surgery immediately so her case was, as @colleenyoung said, unique. We were never in the dark as we were kept wl informed all along the way.

Please feel free to ask any questions you might have for me.

Strength, courage, and peace!

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@IndianaScott

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wkindel | @wkindel | Oct 25, 2018

Thank you. We are flying into Mesa Gateway late Sunday (10:56). We will need ground transportation to the Marriott Residence at Mayo but no shuttles run that late. Other than cabs, any suggestions on rides from airport to hotel?

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cads | @cads | Oct 25, 2018

I’d look into Uber or Supershuttle.

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rose4622 | @rose4622 | Oct 28, 2018

I will be at Mayo Clinic AZ on Thursday for post op with Dr. Bendock. Hope you get him for a surgeon wkindel. He is very nice and when I had complications after surgery he was right there for me. I had awesome surgeons, nurses and hospital staff!

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EES1 | @ees1 | Oct 28, 2018
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@rose4622

I will be at Mayo Clinic AZ on Thursday for post op with Dr. Bendock. Hope you get him for a surgeon wkindel. He is very nice and when I had complications after surgery he was right there for me. I had awesome surgeons, nurses and hospital staff!

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Is this dr at Jacksonville?

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EES1 | @ees1 | Oct 28, 2018
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@rose4622

I will be at Mayo Clinic AZ on Thursday for post op with Dr. Bendock. Hope you get him for a surgeon wkindel. He is very nice and when I had complications after surgery he was right there for me. I had awesome surgeons, nurses and hospital staff!

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Sorry! Just reread. I see he’s at AZ!!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 1, 2018
In reply to @wkindel "Thank you. We are flying into Mesa Gateway late Sunday (10:56). We will need ground transportation..." + (show)
@wkindel

Thank you. We are flying into Mesa Gateway late Sunday (10:56). We will need ground transportation to the Marriott Residence at Mayo but no shuttles run that late. Other than cabs, any suggestions on rides from airport to hotel?

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@wkindel, I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know I've been thinking about you. Hope all is going as well as can be expected.

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wkindel | @wkindel | Nov 1, 2018

Thanks for thinking of me. I flew down and went to Mayo Phoenix this week. After my 4th MRI my neurosurgeon here said my tumor had grown in my last two MRI's as posted in my earlier comments. The two Mayo Drs I saw both agree the tumor has NOT grown and the superior sagittal sinus vein causing concern has actually already become occluded and my body has created new veins to take care of the blood flow that would have drained through the vein below the occlusion. The body is a wonderful thing! No surgery needed at this time. We will watch it with MRI's annually unless symptoms increase. So back to watch and wait, but I feel ok with it now.

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