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Stereotactic Radiosurgery Surgery (Gamma or Cyberknife) for Meningioma
Brain Tumor | Last Active: Jun 8 7:21pm | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
I have a meningioma in my left frontal lobe. I'm terrified to have the surgery to have it removed. I'm so scared I'm going to die during surgery. Please tell me what I can expect, share your stories with me. How did you calm your nerves?
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Hello @mrsjrocellis1 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thinking about surgery can make a lot of people anxious, so I am glad you are here seeking support as you go through this. There are so many people that have shared their experiences and I hope connecting with them will help to put your mind at ease.
You will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on surgery, which you can find here:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery Surgery (Gamma or Cyberknife) for Meningioma: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gamma-knife-radio-surgery-for-meningioma/
I'd like to see if members @1myhope @skip70 and @vermont10 could come back to join you and also noticed that @markay44 has replied to you with a positive surgical experience so will let you connect back with them.
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I had surgery on Jan 2nd for a right frontal meningioma. It all went very well and I came home after 7 days. I have a very big scar but it doesn’t hurt. You’ll be fine and happy to have it removed.