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I had a meningioma lasered with gamma knife surgery on Jan 11, 2019 and am now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238543/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 6, 2019

Hi @pennypony. You might interested in reading these discussions on Connect and asking questions of other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170436/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with a meningioma. 2 opinions differ

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 5, 2017

Hi @cnesselroad, I have posts in other discussions that Colleen mentioned to you, so won't ramble...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/177210/

Discussion: Meningioma & issues with ovarian cysts and infertility

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 8, 2017

@rose4622 Hi Rose: Thank you for the additional information about your surgery. This is often called...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84452/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 24, 2018

I had a lemon-sized meningioma removed in Feb. 2015, and it was close to the brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/136929/

Discussion: Questions on follow-up for benign meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 19, 2017

I also have multiple meningioma in the brain. I also have IIH, paplodima (sp?) And after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116330/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 30, 2017

HiI have a small 5x8 meningioma frontal lobe My balance attention and memory is a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941142/

Discussion: balance issues with post frontal meningioma surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Peggy, Yikes. Your adventure does sound pretty freaky. Since no one has been able to pin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995112/

Discussion: Question about titanium plates in head after craniotomy

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 10 3:55pm

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

Your age is also a consideration. If you are young-ish, waiting is a good game. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016614/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 16 7:35am

Hi "denwig." The neurosurgeon at UCSF told me the same thing that Jimmye stated his doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026162/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 2 1:31pm

Bella, where was the location of your meningiomas? Your positive comment after surgery is encouraging. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960912/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Thank you for sharing your positive experience. I’ve been on a watch and wait since my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960885/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Thanks to the above people for posting regarding your experiences with meningioma. My journey started a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891537/

Discussion: worsening symptoms after mengingioma craniotomy

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

Hello, I had a softball size meningioma brain tumor removed from my right front lobe in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817631/

Discussion: balance issues with post frontal meningioma surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Welcome @mamaseta. Such a good question to ask. I moved your question to the Brain Tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925212/

Discussion: How did you prepare mentally for Meningioma surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

This is my advice: I agree with monitoring every 3 months and get your hearing tested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965213/

Discussion: Any advice? Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

I had a meningioma 20 years ago. The first doctor who found it told me over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040310/

Discussion: Grade 2 Meningioma Diagnosis: Looking for a place to share my worries

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 25 10:35pm

For the past 5 years I have seen an E.N.T. for supposed sinus issues. Slight pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956372/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

I'm 3 months post-op for a sphenoid wing meningioma. Thank you for posting as this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005856/

Discussion: Question about titanium plates in head after craniotomy

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 29 10:49am

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