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Hello. My name Is Jill I had gamma knife radiation in August, 2017 for two recurrences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322753/

Discussion: What were your experiences with the head frame for Gamma Knife?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 26, 2020

Yes. I had Gamma Knife at University of Penna. this past March. I was fortunate enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103521/

Discussion: Meningioma: Do you have a neurologist that you're very happy with?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Yes, it's called Gamma Knife surgery. I don't remember if it reduced the size of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073607/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 24, 2024

Hello @vermont10 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can understand your concern around a resurgence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796201/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 13, 2023

I saw my neurosurgeon today, Nov 2nd. My meningioma tumor is growing causing headaches and more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322564/

Discussion: Meningioma showing signs of re-growth

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 2, 2020

Hello. I also discovered I had a Meningioma about 3 years ago by accident). Apparently it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326822/

Discussion: Incidental find 7mmx6mm partly calcified meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 14, 2025

@jcciam2000, wow. I'm so sorry you have been through so much in the last year. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238541/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 1, 2019

Hi @tammywyatt, it's been a while. Did you and your care team decide which treatment option...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185927/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 8, 2018

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, 2025

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

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

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

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

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, 2025

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

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 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 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

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

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