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Hi Robin, Sorry you are having these problems. What type of radiation did you have? Was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/143993/

Discussion: What's your life like after Brain surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 8, 2017

Hello Karen @pejiota4jack, I just read your different posts. I had a cavernoma in May 2017,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254880/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 28, 2019

Thank you so much! That was a detailed and helpful response. Do you have to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208154/

Discussion: Cyberknife surgery for Meniogima side effects?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

Hi Justin, I am nancye3's sister. I had gamma knife treatment in Aug 2017 so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238524/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

@dlc1953 Its my understanding that surgical removal is preferred but who really wants a craniotomy??? What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429001/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

Where did you find someone to do Proton therapy? I’ve asked at two places now and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094474/

Discussion: Living with a meningioma: What warning signs may indicate changes?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 26, 2024

I canceled my gamma knife procedure because three neurosurgeons were against it. It depends on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128676/

Discussion: Gamma knife and nerve damage

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

@bellachele68, welcome. What type of surgery will you be having? Is gamma knife an option for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873144/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I had the gamma knife procedure. It must have stopped the growth, my vision is returning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254877/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 21, 2019

I had heard of that. From what I know my BIL had various Gamma Knife procedures....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132382/

Discussion: I have a minimum eleven meningiomas is this normal?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

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

edeva14: Sometimes when all factors are considered gamma knife is the best option. I think you'll...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396171/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 18, 2025

Have you asked about Gamma Knife Ray Surgery? That was one of the options I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096127/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

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, 2025

Mine is 2.1 cm and they said the couldn’t do just gamma knife. Needs to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091017/

Discussion: Anyone having Gamma Knife for parafalcine (parafalx) meningioma?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

I'm kinda scared of the Gamma Knife. I've read a lot of complications from it months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255051/

Discussion: Left Anterior Clinoid Meningioma Surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 15, 2019

Yes. My stage two meningioma suddenly grew. It is pressing on my frontal lobe and midline....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1512757/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 23 11:08am

Gamma knife radiation an option to attack and shrink these tumors without having brain surgery. Find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116391/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 22, 2018

Nancy, I’d like share this post from @Audrapopp on Connect http://mayocl.in/2rX8ue2. Audra may also be able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116348/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 4, 2017

Have you met and spoken to your Radiology Oncologist? He might appreciate the attention. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483926/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 16 12:50pm

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