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#MayoClinicNeuroChat about Brain Tumors

Wed, Sep 13, 2017
1:15pm to 1:45pm ET

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Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa and Dr. Hugo Guerrero Cazares answer questions about brain tumors.

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  • Symptoms
  • Causes
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Audrey Laine Seymour | @audreylaine | Sep 12, 2017

Hi @annia, we cannot provide treatment recommendations on Connect. If you want to seek medical advice or a consultation from a Mayo Clinic physician contact Mayo Clinic International at Intl.mcj@mayo.edu.

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jebeloy | @jebeloy | Sep 12, 2017

Hi @annia , not looking for medical treatment iam simply a Biochem/Cellbio student in San Diego CA, that has followd Dr.Qs journey and interest in reaserch. I too like him iam looking to use my skill set to hopefully in the near future have an opportunity to work along side Dr.Q to find a cure for brain cancer . Thank you We are looking forward to listening to what both Doctors have to say on Brain Cancer. Respectfully , Jorge Eloy Barajas

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EES1 | @ees1 | Sep 12, 2017
In reply to @peque "Hi, I am new in this "forum". I am a 42-year-old, mother of two teenagers. After..." + (show)
@peque

Hi, I am new in this "forum". I am a 42-year-old, mother of two teenagers. After suffering for many years from severe headaches, recently, I have been diagnosed with a benign meningioma in the brain, my concern is that my doctor has told me that there is nothing to do for the moment just monitoring every 1 to 2 years and be aware of symptoms or changes in my health. A benign meningioma can remain harmless or does a moment come where it reaches to its malignant stage?

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First neurosurgeon said 3 months.  Second said a year.  It&apos;s all a guess!

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EES1 | @ees1 | Sep 13, 2017
In reply to @ees1 "Will this discussion be in a closed group on FB? My diagnosis is private. Only very..." + (show)
@ees1

Will this discussion be in a closed group on FB? My diagnosis is private. Only very few know. Thanks!

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If I reconnect here, will I be able to see complete video? I don't want to go on FB because my medical stuff is private and don't want FB "friends" to know what I'm doing. Thanks!!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 13, 2017
In reply to @ees1 "Will this discussion be in a closed group on FB? My diagnosis is private. Only very..." + (show)
@ees1

Will this discussion be in a closed group on FB? My diagnosis is private. Only very few know. Thanks!

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Yes, @ees1. Simply return to this page at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time to watch the video live here on Connect. It will also be archived on this page to watch again later.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 13, 2017
In reply to @that_girl "I have a benign dermoid tumor located above the basilar artery in the Circle of Willis...." + (show)
@that_girl

I have a benign dermoid tumor located above the basilar artery in the Circle of Willis. It was discovered by accident January 2015 with a CAT scan to the brain after I had fainted and taken a fall. It was followed up with an MRI. I can find very little information on this kind of malady and was told by my family physician not to worry about it unless I developed symptoms. The radiologist report also advised to follow up with a neurologist if symptoms arose. The problem is I have no idea what symptoms would signal a problem. I am 61 years old and in good health, but had a second fainting episode and fall in January 2016. I was referred to a cardiologist who diagnosed it as orthostatic hypotension. What symptoms could arise that would be attributed to this tumor given its location as opposed to normal age-related problems and/or orthostatic hypotension? I have no idea what symptoms could arise or what would signal that I should be referred to a neurologist.

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Hi @that_girl,
It is difficult to "Watch and Wait". But this doesn't mean you and your health care team are doing nothing. You and your team are actively monitoring your health.

Here is a list of general symptoms to keep an eye on http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brain-tumor/symptoms-causes/dxc-20117134 However symptoms will vary depending on the exact location of your tumor. Also, as you mentioned, you have other health issues to consider. Your doctor can tell you more about symptoms to watch for specific to your situation. Have you had a follow up appointment to discuss this specifically?

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Winn | @skateroo | Sep 13, 2017
In reply to @audreylaine "Due to the expected effects of Hurricane Irma, this Live Q&A has been rescheduled for Wednesday,..." + (show)
@audreylaine

Due to the expected effects of Hurricane Irma, this Live Q&A has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 1:15 p.m. ET. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Where do I find the webinar?

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Winn | @skateroo | Sep 13, 2017
In reply to @ees1 "Will this discussion be in a closed group on FB? My diagnosis is private. Only very..." + (show)
@ees1

Will this discussion be in a closed group on FB? My diagnosis is private. Only very few know. Thanks!

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Great .. I thought it was at 1pm and couldn't find it 😉

Thanks!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 13, 2017
In reply to @audreylaine "Due to the expected effects of Hurricane Irma, this Live Q&A has been rescheduled for Wednesday,..." + (show)
@audreylaine

Due to the expected effects of Hurricane Irma, this Live Q&A has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 1:15 p.m. ET. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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@skateroo Can you see the video on this page now?

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Winn | @skateroo | Sep 13, 2017
In reply to @audreylaine "Due to the expected effects of Hurricane Irma, this Live Q&A has been rescheduled for Wednesday,..." + (show)
@audreylaine

Due to the expected effects of Hurricane Irma, this Live Q&A has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 1:15 p.m. ET. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Yes, I most certainly can .. it’s most interesting.
At this time my sister in law is terminally ill with a brain tumour.
Thanks .. Winn

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