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I have/had two meningiomas, both behind the eye area and near the optic nerve. The first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934994/

Discussion: How did you prepare mentally for Meningioma surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

My husband had balance issues post frontal meningioma. Issue happened after surgery so maybe caused by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900195/

Discussion: balance issues with post frontal meningioma surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

Hi Jill, It's now 2023 and so far my meningioma hasn't grown. I have fallen 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863164/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 20, 2023

Hi guys, Great idea to get updates on all of us from years ago!!! I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851481/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 29, 2023

Hi. Gamma tiles are new to me so I researched them. I'm very positively impressed. They're...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835919/

Discussion: What is your experience with GammaTile Therapy for Meningioma?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

Welcome @jmart1969. I see that @rsfcowgirl and @jmb73 reached out with helpful supportive messages for you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750408/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

I was diagnosed with meningioma in May 2022. I took the CT scan to rule out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750155/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

I’ve just read your post from 1 yr ago. Did you have your surgery ? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702592/

Discussion: Meningioma on brain

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

Hi @pleu, welcome. Tentorial meningiomas are rare tumors located along the surface of the tentorium cerebella...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665950/

Discussion: Does anyone know how en plaque tentorial meningioma would be treated?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

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

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

Hi @nanatessie ,I have had some experience with meningiomas involving the optic nerve. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318787/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 9, 2020

I had a 10 cm frontal menigioma removed 10 years ago. It was along the middle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184364/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 5, 2020

Hi @christinehigdem, thank goodness you knew that there was more going on than migraines. I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315546/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 2, 2020

Hi Jill, The PT has really helped. They are very gentle exercises. One time, my Physical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271926/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 21, 2020

I had surgery in 2005 to remove a large meningioma and followup Gamma Knife radiation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245981/

Discussion: Left Frontal Meningioma surgery recovery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

Robin, very sorry to hear of your situation. In May 2018, at age 67, after having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184352/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 12, 2020

Be afraid of the surgery if you wish but if it is necessary then do it!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184342/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

Hi, I was in the same position. Left side Sphenoid Wing Meningioma, growing over my optical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184284/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 11, 2020

I am on the watch and wait regimen also. Incidental discovery when they were ruling out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184278/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 5, 2020

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