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Hello. My name is Paula. I had proton radiation in 2009. I have a Optic Nerve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185933/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 6, 2019

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

Hi all, New to the forum and looking forward to having additional support system for multiple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116413/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 7, 2018

@wkindel, I wish I had seen this message sooner. I can imagine that you're frightened and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219674/

Discussion: Watch and wait is over: meningioma has grown

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 12, 2018

I have had one meningioma removed and one is still in place. The one removed was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184164/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 3, 2018

@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 have had 3 MRI post surgery and visit my neurology team at WVU Ruby regularly....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116397/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 26, 2018

Hello @wegotthis, and welcome to Connect. You're right that, "Because most meningiomas grow slowly, often without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116393/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 22, 2018

Kia ora and welcome to Connect, @fleurnz. We have several New Zealanders sharing here on Connect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116385/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 16, 2018

No other options per neuro surgeon in Tucson AZ. He has done 1 a year in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185902/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 20, 2018

My meningioma is pressing on left optic nerve. My neurosurgeon is in Tucson AZ and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185901/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 20, 2018

The location of my left optic nerve meningioma is pressing on my nerve. There is nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185900/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 20, 2018

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

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

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

Thank You for your reply. My sister has been on anti seizure meds since her surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155327/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 8, 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

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

Hi Lisa, My husband had a 3 cm meningioma removed in July. His surgery was performed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/143985/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 28, 2017

Hi, I have a Meningiomas tumor on right back side of my head near brain stem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116324/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 28, 2016

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