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Are any of you making life changes due to tumors? Hair coloring? etc?
At age 66 I am recently diagnosed with a 4.2 cm meningioma and 2 cm vestibular schwannoma. I am seeing the team at Mayo and will wait 3 months and do a followup scan to see if there are any changes. Surgery is likely for the meningioma. I agree with others this news is stunning to receive and while I am waiting I wonder if I should make any life changes. For example is it safe to continue to dye hair roots? Is it safe to get a Brazilian blowout to straighten hair? Is it safe to use a laser hair removal system on the face? All these apply harsh things to the head and I wonder if they can contribute to tumor growth? Is there any research? Thank you for any input. I have already appreciated and learned from your comments shared.
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the one thing i am doing is totally self -intiated. I have read that many people w M’s have high bmi. Mine is normal but could be lower. i’m trying to lose 8-10 pounds to see if that helps mimimize the growth of my tiny long term (found in 2018) meningioma—i also try to meditate and pray more
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I’m similar to elisabeth007. I’ve been working out pretty hard. Trying to put muscle mass on and reduce fat. Trying to eat healthier. Avoid sugar and less breads/carbs. Trying to prepare my body for surgery so (hopefully) recovery and outcome is better.