Benign brain tumor in the front: I'm freaking out

When you saw the first neurosurgeon did he define your "benign brain tumor" as a meningioma? If so, take a deep breath and try to calm down. It's the best kind of benign brain tumor to have. Sending good thoughts your way that this is the situation. Let us know.

The truth is in the pathology report. It will state stage of tumor.

Thank you for your response. Yes, they did mention it is a stage 1. I guess this means I'm okay for now unless it grows. Thanks, Kelly

Yes, it says it's a meningioma. Thank you for your kind response. Take care and I'll post if I find out anything more about it. Sending warm thoughts your way. Kelly

Medicine is amazing. Just make sure to get second opinions. Do your research to see the best possible people, or ask your doctor who they would have treat their family.

I just found out 4 days ago I have Meningioma, front lobe. That was the doctor and neurosurgeon in the hospital. I was there for recurrent Chest pain , feeling of passing out and terrible headache. After some test , they found 2.2x 2 tumor in my brain. I’m so scared! There’s just tooo much to process. I had to drop school and Im working.

@yang2, I can imagine this is scary. I hope you read the helpful posts that @riggonian @thomhorowitz and @mkoch wrote to @leell58. It sounds like you and @leell58 are in a similar stage of diagnosis and getting a treatment plan and/or second opinion.

@leell58, how did your second opinion go?

@yang2, did the neurosurgeon suggest watch and wait or are they recommending surgery or radiation due to the symptoms?

Good morning. Exactly 1 year ago I had my Meningioma removed at Univ. of Pa. I believe the size of it was 6 mm. It was found by mistake. We watched it until he thought that it would be time to take care of it. I had the Gamma Knife Procedure done. I went in at 6:30 and walked out at 3:30pm. It was painless and everything went well. I understand about you being scared, as I was also. Make sure that you find a really good Dr. no recovery really. Just a little slowing down a little. Good luck.

My second opinion was to stay on TMZ for a full year. Primary thought 6 months was enough, but with second opinion Dr wit pts 7 years post op, I will stick out a few
More rounds of TMZ. Only issue is it drops
My platelets so no sharp knives when I cook

@colleenyoung , the first neurosurgeon suggested wait & see with every 6 months MRI. I had my brain MRI on Monday and Tuesday my doctor called me about the result. I booked for an appointment on 28th March for another neurologist.