Meningioma

It seems like you could benefit from checking the ABTA website( America Brain Tumor Association) They have educational resources and even a care line you can call. Its a pretty easy website and helped me very much when first diagnosed. Hope this helps. 🫂

Miracle child: My meningioma was found incidentally when I was being scanned for something else. My primary care physician said, "You have a meningioma." Basically, end of story. I, like you, didn't understand what it was, what impacts it would have. At the very least you should be seen by a neurologist. He/she should be able to give you a lot of information and may decide to refer you to a neurosurgeon, who is actually the expert on meningiomas and if they should be left alone, radiated, or removed. My advice is don't settle for what advice your primary care doctor suggests. I was steered in the wrong direction by mine.

My diagnosis came as a surprise from a scan done for other reasons. Even as an RN I had much to learn. I had consults at 2 medical centers with 4 doctors, 1 neurologist and 3 neurosurgeons. I had to educate myself about meningiomas in general and then take in the info from the specialists who each had some differing insights and recommendations about my specific tumor. I also read online reputable sources and joined this forum. From all that I found the place I want to be followed as a patient and I was able to choose the physicians I want to continue with. I was so anxious in the beginning but after my situation became better understood I felt so much better. I wish you the best and remember to take good care of yourself.