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@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

@kdog1957 Thank you for responding. How large was your tumor and how was it found? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455578/

Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with Meningioma with edema?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

Hi everyone. I have an appointment with a Radiation Oncologist on Wednesday, December 9th for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322571/

Discussion: Meningioma showing signs of re-growth

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 5, 2020

Hi @janoh, I'm just catching up on your daughter's experience with acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma). Here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272137/

Discussion: SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery) for a benign schwannoma?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 20, 2019

I have the same brain tumor and did receive gamma knife radiation. The tumor also cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254887/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 16, 2020

I wish you a speedy recovery after your procedure. It sounds scary having a halo screwed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106124/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Did anyone have gamma knife after craniotomy for AN? Did you suffer any side effects from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84609/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

The AN I have was discovered when I had an MRI to diagnose hydrocephalus. It destroyed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84272/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 1, 2016

I also had Gamma knife for a menginoma 3 years ago at Mayo Rochester. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734965/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue following Radiation for Meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 7, 2022

Recognized loss of hearing on one side, then audiologist recognized something wrong. MRI revealed it. Received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84377/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 26, 2018

What are the differences and pros and cons of proton vs gamma knife? Fyi, from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078561/

Discussion: Gamma knife for meningiomas

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 31, 2024

Hi @rose4622, I merged your discussion about finding others who’ve had gamma knife for AN with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84610/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 29, 2018

If you want to drive to Orlando, Dr. Fields is the best. He lectures on Gamma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078347/

Discussion: Gamma knife for meningiomas

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 31, 2024

Good question, Pat. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is the general term for precise delivery of focused radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970787/

Discussion: Neurosurgeon visit: Should I get another appointment?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

Hi @beckymattair welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I've also added your discussion about acromegaly to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296944/

Discussion: Acromegaly

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

Hi @beckymattair welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I've also added your discussion about acromegaly to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296943/

Discussion: Acromegaly

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

Hi @beckymattair welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I've also added your discussion about acromegaly to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/296942/

Discussion: Acromegaly

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma in July of 2024. I was referred to Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263712/

Discussion: Acoustic Neuroma: Auditory symptoms are overwhelming

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 21, 2025

I was on a wait and see but unfortunately it doubled in size this year and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84692/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

I haven't had cyber knife radiation, but I had gamma knife radiation in 2017 on 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238555/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

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