Yes my surgery will be at
Mayo in AZ in Sept. Don't have exact date yet. The surgery is called Retrosigmoid. Craniotomy. I have met my surgeons and they are very experienced and kind.

@rose4622 Hi Rose:

Thank you for the additional information about your surgery. This is often called "Keyhole Surgery" and sounds like a minimally invasive type of brain surgery to remove a tumor. Here is some information from John Hopkins:

Keyhole Brain Surgery (Minimally-Invasive Retro-Sigmoid Craniotomy)
What is a "keyhole" craniotomy?
Retro-sigmoid craniotomy (often called "keyhole" craniotomy) is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to remove brain tumors.

Types of brain tumors treated with "keyhole" craniotomy:
The retro-sigmoid craniotomy is one of many treatment options for brain tumors. It may be performed for the following types of brain tumors:
Acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas)
Meningiomas
Metastatic brain or spine tumors
Skull base tumors
Benefits of "keyhole" craniotomy:
Retro-sigmoid craniotomy results in: Less pain than an open craniotomy, Faster recovery than an open craniotomy, Minimal scarring
Types of brain tumors treated with "keyhole" craniotomy:
The retro-sigmoid craniotomy is one of many treatment options for brain tumors. It may be performed for the following types of brain tumors: Acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas),
brain or spine tumors

Here is a link with the entire article, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/brain_tumor/treatment/surgery/key-hole-retro-sigmoid-craniotomy.html

I am glad that you met the surgeons that you feel they are experienced and kind. What a great combination for doctors!

Will you provide updates as you get closer to the surgery date?