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I have a menigioma. Should I wait or go ahead with surgery?

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Nov 28, 2023 | Replies (30)
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@marwalker

I have a 2 cm meningioma in tbe temporal area with some brain swelling. The neurosurgeon was willing to operate OR repeat the MRI in 4 months. I am not having any obvious symptoms . The brain swelling is causing me concern. Of course I thought of more questions once I got home and processed this new information. Has anyone had the brain swelling and if so, what advice were you given. This is all consuming esp. during the night!!!

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cscmaryann | @cscmaryann | Nov 5, 2023

If you're not taking steroids to help elevate the swelling, it might be wise to ask why not.

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mkoch | @mkoch | Nov 5, 2023

I think whenever we're talking about surgery of one's brain it is always wise/prudent to get a second opinion. Go to your second opinion appointment with a bullet list of questions.

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Pat22 | @colom22 | Nov 5, 2023

I had swelling last year prior to my surgery. Swelling is caused by the pressure the tumor puts on the brain mass. There is no room inside the skull for the brain to expand, so it causes the swelling. Very important to act on this. In my case, it caused me some confusion, my words did not come out fluently, and it caused me headaches and balance issues. I had surgery 5 days after my MRI showed a 3.5x2.5 cm fronto- temporal tumor that had extended also behind my left eye. The swelling was clearly seen in my MRI. I recommend that you ask for a second opinion.

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marwalker | @marwalker | Nov 6, 2023

I SO appreciate your response.
I am working on this. Thank you..

Did you have any issues after your surgery?
Hope all is good.

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bellachele68 | @bellachele68 | Nov 7, 2023

I recently had two smaller meningiomas removed surgically. One 1 cm and the other 3/4 cm. I haven't felt this good in years. Neither was causing obvious symptoms...or so I thought until after surgery. I have clarity of thought I haven't had for years! I was surprised at how little pain there was after surgery and during recovery. My surgery was Aug 23, 2023.

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