Brain Tumor Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

352 total results

Comments (335)

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

Hello, I was diagnosed with glioblastoma in September, operated on Sept. 27, received radiation and chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251964/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 6 4:05pm

I had a 6mm partially calcified frontal Meningioma taken care of last March. I had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260056/

Discussion: Incidental find 7mmx6mm partly calcified meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 17 7:22am

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

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

Hello. I had the Gamma Knife Radiation done last March. I had a 6mm Meningioma. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266355/

Discussion: Meningioma: Getting ready for radiation, any tips or advice?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 25 9:20am

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

Hi Teresa, She does get migraines from time to time but has had them for many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116343/

Discussion: Anyone have multiple meningioma brain tumors?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 4, 2017

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

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

Hello. My name Is Jill I had gamma knife radiation in August, 2017 for two recurrences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322753/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 26, 2020

Hello @vermont10 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can understand your concern around a resurgence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796201/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 13, 2023

@jcciam2000, wow. I'm so sorry you have been through so much in the last year. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238541/

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

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Feb 1, 2019

Hello. I also discovered I had a Meningioma about 3 years ago by accident). Apparently it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326822/

Discussion: Incidental find 7mmx6mm partly calcified meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 14 7:20am

Yes. I had Gamma Knife at University of Penna. this past March. I was fortunate enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103521/

Discussion: Meningioma: Do you have a neurologist that you're very happy with?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

Yes, it's called Gamma Knife surgery. I don't remember if it reduced the size of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073607/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 24, 2024

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

I saw my neurosurgeon today, Nov 2nd. My meningioma tumor is growing causing headaches and more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322564/

Discussion: Meningioma showing signs of re-growth

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Nov 2, 2020

Follow

8849

7 minutes ago

Brain & Nervous System

Follow

13017

1 hour ago

Headache & Migraine

Follow

1166

1 hour ago

About Kids & Teens

Follow

2782

2 hours ago

Follow

5516

4 hours ago