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@wendeth where was your tumor located? I am still waiting to hear the results of the pathology. I will get all the information then make a decision..

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Sorry you're still waiting for results, nozland. Waiting can be SO hard! My tumor - actually a 2.5 inch cyst, was in the right front of my brain. Fortunately it was near my skull, so they didn't need to disturb much of my brain to get to it and I recovered quickly. They drained the cyst, and left a few cancer cells that were attached to healthy brain tissue. The radiation was for those cells, plus a new spot near the back of my brain that showed up on a post-op MRI. Due to the size (apparently 2.5" is big) the doctors moved quickly - from initial MRI to surgery, then to radiation. I also learned that pathology reports don't show up on my "mychart" site that I can see other results on. I hope their delay in getting back to you is a positive sign. Whatever the result, there's a lot of great treatments and options. Keep getting more information:) Oh, and of course, sensing and trusting the medical staff too. My radiation oncologist talked me through his thought process which was helpful to hear, and also with the choice of whole brain radiation (which isn't doe much anymore) - I was thinking the same way that he was. More blessings and wisdom to you!