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@cscmaryann, Gamma Knife is a type of stereotactic radiosurgery (STS) used to treat tumors, veins that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209200/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 11 2:21pm

Does gamma knife surgery work, will you get more meningiomas, what are the side effects and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238520/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 6, 2019

Best to travel to tertiary center. You was to be in hands with lots of experience....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284318/

Discussion: Has anyone traveled for their meningioma surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 17 9:27pm

Rosesareredmylove - do you think it could be shrunk using Gamma Knife radiation? It's not as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/131906/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 18, 2017

Gamma knife was not an option for these removals due to placement. One was blocking my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971820/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

A neurologist I consulted a few years ago said after 3 centimeters they don't like to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206611/

Discussion: Cyberknife surgery for Meniogima side effects?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 8 8:58am

Please keep us updated. I heard it is more precise than gamma knife. I am sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005047/

Discussion: Anyone had Proton Beam Therapy for Meningioma?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

Just wondering with such small meningiomas, why your NS did not suggest gamma knife instead of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970548/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Hello, Sorry to read of the struggles with the invasive meningioma. After the surgery, was radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381134/

Discussion: Atypical Grade 2 Meningioma Recurrence

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 28 9:17am

I had a gamma knife procedure this morning! It was a whirlwind of appointments this last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272299/

Discussion: High grade Glioma - What questions should I ask?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 10, 2019

I have no idea what a videonystagmogram is, so I can't answer you. Have you looked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84280/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 7, 2016

@mrector It sounds like you saw your neurosurgeon early due to experiencing more visions loss and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322565/

Discussion: Meningioma showing signs of re-growth

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 3, 2020

Yes, @nanatessie, simply click the blue text (links) to go to the other places, which are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318789/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 10, 2020

That’s reassuring , thank you. Is it called Gamma Knife? Did it reduce the size of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073568/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 24, 2024

For further reading, here is information from Mayo Clinic on the gamma knife also known as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84283/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 7, 2016

That is what I’m afraid of! The radiation causing cancer later. They want to do gamma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325510/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 12 8:52am

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 acoustic neuroma in 2000 - it was 4 cm or the size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136770/

Discussion: Acoustic Neuroma: What treatment options and specialists?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 5, 2024

Hello @boots77 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I understand you've had previous trauma causing you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322757/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 15, 2020

Hi @07ram, thank you for the MDAnderson recommendation. Were you offered a choice between Gamma knife...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155334/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 12, 2017

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