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Good question. I believe the size of the meningioma determines whether or not Gamma knife can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205931/

Discussion: Cyberknife surgery for Meniogima side effects?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 7 9:57am

Since yours is small enough for Gamma knife, from what I understand about size of yours,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966644/

Discussion: Neurosurgeon visit: Should I get another appointment?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

I did have Gamma knife for my menginoma to try to slow or stop the growth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806972/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I did have surgery in 2019 for size and symptoms. Came out of that lengthy procedure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820228/

Discussion: Choosing how to handle a regrowth of a meningioma gamma knife/surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 3, 2023

Hey there. New Dr says it grew 1mm in 6 months and bc of the location,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873207/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I have all those symptoms and I haven't had the gamma knife surgery yet and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84695/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 7, 2020

Hello @1myhope. You will notice I have edited the title of your post slightly. As well,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835631/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

It looks like I am late to the party in joining connect. If, however, anyone is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84689/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 10, 2020

I went to Mayo in Rochester and had Gamma knife surgery. They did not consider it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254869/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 5, 2019

I had a brain mri in fall of 2022 MRI showed a small acustic schwannoma ,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170508/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

Hi there, I just have one meningioma, and I am deciding between the 3 options of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867574/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 27, 2023

I was diagnosed with AO3 (anaplastic oligodendroglioma grade 3) in Jan. 2015. In Jan. 2017 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155029/

Discussion: Meningiomas. Gamma knife or Cyber Knife. Which is more effective?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 31, 2017

I’m sorry that you’re having issues. I had Gamma Knife in March (my 6 month checkup...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121629/

Discussion: Gamma knife and nerve damage

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

Hi, Along with multiple brain tumors, my MRI also indicates an empty sella. I'm not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271896/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 29, 2019

Good Morning,Hope you are all well.I have a query that someone may able to help me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322756/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 15, 2020

Hi Colleen,Thanks for asking! She had her Gamma Knife Radiation on Wednesday, is feeling some numbness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/163126/

Discussion: My sister Jill's brain tumor treatment plan at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 18, 2017

When I had the Gamma Knife back in March, I was fitted with a halo. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162969/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

My double vision is quite a bit better. Still very "bone tired" and headaches are only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254878/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 18, 2019

Thank you for the above. I am a candidate for gamma knife, yes. What’s causing anxiety...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867949/

Discussion: Questions: Anyone have a calcified meningioma on left frontal?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 28, 2023

Hi Joan, I don't think I was told to use any kind of special shampoo the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238523/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

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