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Anyone had Proton Beam Therapy for Meningioma?
Brain Tumor | Last Active: Mar 25 10:49pm | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
I have been told that proton treatment will stop the tumor from growing and does not remove it. My surgeon has told me that mine Meningioma has to come out. I am scheduled for 2-14-24. Can anyone enlighten me? Thank you.
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Proton Beam disrupts the DNA activity, so the goal of this radiation is to put the tumor in remission. It does not remove it and it does not shrink it is what I understand. I have read that for most meningiomas the first line of treatment is surgery followed by radiation, but that also depends on the location of the tumor. I had surgery twice and then radiation. Hope you do well with whatever option is the best for you.
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I think if it’s possible, surgery is the better option. Mine was in an area non-operable and therefore only thing to try was traditional radiation or Proton radiation. Best of luck & prayers to you!