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Proton radiation for atypical meningioma close to optic nerve
Brain Tumor | Last Active: Aug 26, 2023 | Replies (3)Comment receiving replies
Hi @colom22 Pat, you may be interested in reading the experiences of fellow members like @rsfcowgirl @paulaakelley70 @jill333 @fiddlemama @nancye3 in these related discussions:
– Meningiomas. Gamma knife or Cyber Knife. Which is more effective? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/meningeomas-gamma-knife-or-cyber-knife-which-is-more-effective/
- Gamma knife for meningiomas https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gamma-knife-for-meningiomas/
- Anyone had Proton Beam Therapy for Meningioma https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/proton-therapy/
Have you decided on next steps?
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In 2015 I had 2 meningiomas 1 was removed 1 entangled in my optic nerve and was left alone. I had 28 proton radiation treatments. I have biyearly checks on the present meningioma and it has stayed somewhat unchanged so far. I really didn't have many side effects. Dizziness if I move to fast. Some vertigo and ringing in my ears. Some of these things can be from the surgery and not the proton. I never felt ill or had any real reaction from the treatment itself.