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I posted this to another person in this group. I’m not sure how this works. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185934/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 6, 2019

Hello @jmb73. I would like to start by inviting some members who have talked about having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238518/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 5, 2019

I was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma in July of this year. My PCP ordered an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/89955/

Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma as an adult?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 18, 2018

Hi @mrector, welcome to Connect. It takes time to heal after surgery. However, I would hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184189/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 10, 2018

I have an acoustic neuroma and was going to go through that big, bad surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84383/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 27, 2018

I am so happy she is there at Mayo. I know firsthand how wonderful Dr. O'Neil...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116361/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 25, 2017

Good Evening! Thanks for all the useful information. How did your MRI go the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116359/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 25, 2017

Nancy, this is 07ram. I had a type II Meningioma removed in4/2015. The neurosurgeon overlooked a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155328/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 9, 2017

Welcome to Connect, @nancye3. We have a few members in the Connect community who have experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155324/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 8, 2017

Hi Peg,Thanks so much for your response. My sister will be joining soon and I'm sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116346/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 4, 2017

You are my hero! I've been crabbing about 2 surgeries with the possibility of a 3rd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88514/

Discussion: I've survived three brain tumors, one treated with cyberknife

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 27, 2016

Thank you for the advice, Lisa. The Stanford doctor who suggested a second opinion at Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184341/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

I had stereotactic radiation 21 years ago for my meningioma. It took time for the tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040314/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam Therapy for Meningioma?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

Welcome, @p0zitivthnkng. You might find this older discussion helpful. - Recovery after Meningioma Surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/recovery-after-meningioma-surgery/ Here's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034079/

Discussion: I have a benign cavernous sinus meningioma and have a ? about tinnitus

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Thank you. I am scheduled for surgery on 2/14/24. I am going to radiation for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004654/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam Therapy for Meningioma?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Proton Beam disrupts the DNA activity, so the goal of this radiation is to put the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997351/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam Therapy for Meningioma?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

I am sure you sharing your positive experience will be encouraging to others who are in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960575/

Discussion: I have a menigioma. Should I wait or go ahead with surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Everyone's story is different, so I don't know whether this will be helpful. Some years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939367/

Discussion: Should I choose to do surgery right away or wait a while?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I am scheduled to have a meningioma 1/16th of an inch from my optic nerve removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925465/

Discussion: How did you prepare mentally for Meningioma surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

I have had two meningioma surgeries. One last year in September, and this year in June....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925248/

Discussion: How did you prepare mentally for Meningioma surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

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