Brain Tumor Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

351 total results

Comments (334)

Hello all, I'm done to last month of 5-day chemo after the initial surgery/radiation/chemo process. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338558/

Discussion: Glioblastoma stage 4 -my story so far

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 30 1:08pm

Thank you for your kind offer “to walk me through” My concerns won’t be resolved by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078366/

Discussion: Gamma knife for meningiomas

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 31, 2024

Amazing testimony. May I ask you what kind of radiation treatment you had? proton beam, conventional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912547/

Discussion: Meningioma pressing against the optic nerve

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

When I had the Gamma Knife back in March, I was fitted with a halo. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162969/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

My appointment at Mayo Clinic, Rochester went well. So happy I went! I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291304/

Discussion: Does anyone have a falx meningioma in-between the brain hemispheres?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 27 2:56pm

I agree. I also had Gamma knife procedure done there after a very complete workup ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/678700/

Discussion: Left Tentorial meningioma: What should I expect?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 8, 2022

Hi Jill. Have you or any of the members had problems driving at night after Gamma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238533/

Discussion: Stereotactic Radiosurgery Surgery (Gamma or Cyberknife) for Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 16, 2019

Hello all, Thank you for sharing your stories, I have grade 4 glioblastoma at 65 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368579/

Discussion: Radiation for 70 yr old (glioblastomas grade 4)?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 11 5:01pm

My neuro surgeon said the gamma knife surgery is supposed to just stop the tumor from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238550/

Discussion: Stereotactic Radiosurgery Surgery (Gamma or Cyberknife) for Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

Hi, My sister had Gamma Knife at Mayo in Rochester for 3 small new tumors. She...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184148/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 9, 2018

Thank you ! Did you have pain from the meningioma ? Did you have any side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297219/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 5 9:25am

I was happy to hear that all is well. It is interesting to hear your tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/131895/

Discussion: So scared: Brain tumor on watch and wait has grown

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 17, 2017

Hi Roses. GK is for Gamma Knife and it is a radiation therapy. They call it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84275/

Discussion: Anyone else diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, a benign brain tumor?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 7, 2016

Hi @mmbaluyut, welcome to the Brain Tumor group. You'll notice that I moved your message to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238552/

Discussion: Stereotactic Radiosurgery Surgery (Gamma or Cyberknife) for Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Joan, If your meningiomas are too large for gamma knife, Mayo in Rochester, MN (maybe their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271927/

Discussion: Lump by screw from gamma knife surgery, anyone else?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 21, 2020

dchrzano: How long did you have to be on the steroids? When I consulted with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279645/

Discussion: 8 mm mass near foraman of monro.

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 11 7:43pm

Hi everyone!!! I just found this site. My boyfriend has meningioma tumor on right side pressing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185956/

Discussion: Any Optic Nerve Meningioma Patients Who've Had Surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 12, 2019

Hello. I had Gamma Knife in March 2024. My surgeon told me at that time. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279177/

Discussion: 8 mm mass near foraman of monro.

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 11 8:49am

sig67: I had a craniotomy at UCSF eleven months ago to remove a meningioma. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144607/

Discussion: Share Your Brain Tumor type & Years since Diagnosis

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

I recently had my second meningioma of the cavernous sinus area. I had three tumors ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729468/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Brain & Nervous System

13011

3 hours ago

About Kids & Teens

2781

6 hours ago

Eye Conditions

5513

6 hours ago

Headache & Migraine

1160

6 hours ago

Cancer

8849

8 hours ago