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In 2015 I had 2 meningiomas 1 was removed 1 entangled in my optic nerve and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918778/

Discussion: Proton radiation for atypical meningioma close to optic nerve

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

It has been almost 4 months since I had a resection of a parafalcine meningioma which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912737/

Discussion: worsening symptoms after mengingioma craniotomy

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I was having severe Migraines & had MRI were they found calcified meningioma in my occipital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870280/

Discussion: Calcified Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Everyone is different. I had a meningioma that grew and broke through my brain lining, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867781/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 27, 2023

Hello, d.p.9. I can share my craniotomy recovery with you, but have no idea on whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861763/

Discussion: What is recovery after craniotomy like?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 18, 2023

Hi there, I, too, have been diagnosed with a meningioma of the right cavernous sinus/Meckel’s cave....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812055/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

A brief update......I just had an MRI and once again, no change in my 2 Meningioma's.......Now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805515/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

I have a meningioma in my left frontal lobe. I'm terrified to have the surgery to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804397/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

Hi J mart, I was diagnosed in 2018 with a meningioma and it was scary. Luckily,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750360/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

I’ve had two surgeries in that area If you want my experience with them let me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732665/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

@tlosborne, welcome. I hope that the second MRI went well earlier this week. It can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/625320/

Discussion: Meningioma pressing against the optic nerve

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 11, 2021

@pranas Last year, I had a meningioma sitting on my left optic nerve near where the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/596004/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 21, 2021

@teresaallen You may benefit from reading past conversations related to your topic of meningioma. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326993/

Discussion: Time for surgery: Questions about travelling home after brain surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 11, 2020

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

I did the same thing, hit my head, found a meningioma with CT, had MRI, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316218/

Discussion: Questions: Anyone have a calcified meningioma on left frontal?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 11, 2020

Hi @nanatessie and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think you might also be interested in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318786/

Discussion: Gamma knife treatment in 2018 for meningioma around the optic area

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 9, 2020

Dear Christine, I was diagnosed with a similar meningioma and underwent surgery for the removal in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315547/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed With Meningioma: What can I expect with surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 2, 2020

Hi Joan, I can't believe you're still having sensitivity where you had the screw infection; it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271925/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

@colleenyoung Thanks for asking. My partner had Gamma Knife Surgery two weeks ago today. The procedure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491735/

Discussion: Have you had Gamma knife surgery? What can I expect?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 27 10:20am

@piperleah: You have composed such a well written post I would not worry about Alzheimer's. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482232/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 14 1:13pm

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