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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 had the Gamma Knife treatment for a Meningioma in March. By accident I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089272/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Hi... a family member had a meningioma treated at Mayo Rochester last August with the gamma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/255050/

Discussion: Left Anterior Clinoid Meningioma Surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 15, 2019

Hello, After my radiation and chemo treatments I had gamma knife treatment for a glioblastoma brain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368601/

Discussion: Side effects of gamma knife treatment

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 11 5:21pm

I too have the same thing. Gamma knife radiation 6 months ago. Just started having symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247780/

Discussion: Steroid treatment for brain edema to be replaced by Boswellia.

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 1 6:53am

I have the exact same tumor. It is inoperable because it’s in the ICA and 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/254881/

Discussion: Cavernous sinus meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 24, 2020

Gamma knife surgery worked well for my husband. After 10 years the tumor is actually shrinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84341/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 14, 2017

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

Monique: Hang in there. I have a meningioma that was partially resected late 2020 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165650/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

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 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 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

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

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 dconway, I completed the surgery, radiology and chemo at the end of December 2024. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322410/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with brain cancer

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 7 3:44pm

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

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

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

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

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