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Gamma knife for meningiomas
Greetings - do any followers of this group have any experience with the use of the "gamma knife" when arresting the growth of benign meningiomas?...
Gamma knife and nerve damage
I had gamma knife in January 2023 for 3 tumors, one being a schwannoma. In November I started experiencing numbness in my face on the...
Swelling following gamma knife procedure for meninigioma
A family member had gamma knife radiation at Mayo for a brain meningioma in August and recently had neuro episodes suspected to be post procedure...
Side effects of gamma knife treatment
I had gamma knife treatment two months ago. During the past couple of weeks my balance has worsened to the point I cannot do my...
Anyone having Gamma Knife for parafalcine (parafalx) meningioma?
I will be having Gamma Knife for a parafalcine meningioma, likely this summer (2024). My tumour was an incidental finding on an MRI for follow-up...
Meningiomas. Gamma knife or Cyber Knife. Which is more effective?
Has anyone had either at Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins?
Lump by screw from gamma knife surgery, anyone else?
I have a lump where the screw was put in for my gamma surgery. It has become painful and I am not sure if I...
Gamma Knife for Meningioma & dAVF in ONE treatment session
Has anyone in this group experienced Gamma Knife for treating a meningioma and a dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) in ONE treatment session? If so, what...
Choosing how to handle a regrowth of a meningioma gamma knife/surgery
Original larger meningioma removed surgically 2019 - smaller tumors have grown since (4) and they have been removed by gamma knife. Now a previous growth...
What were your experiences with the head frame for Gamma Knife?
I was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor in March, they think it’s more likely a Meningioma but they aren’t ruling out Acoustic Neuroma. I saw...
When can I drive after gamma knife radiation for a meningioma?
When am I allowed to drive again? On Friday I completed my last session (out of 5 sessions) of gamma knife radiation for my benign...
Gamma knife treatment in 2018 for meningioma around the optic area
Like I said I had the gamma knife treatment in aug 2018 and was told the tumor would shrink a little every year. I had...
Has anyone had Gamma Knife for a glomus jugulare benign tumor?
I had Gamma Knife in January 2022. I am doing very well. My tumor had not shrunk at this point. I was told it could...
Have you had Gamma knife surgery? What can I expect?
My partner is having Gamma Knife Surgery for a meningioma. If you’ve had it can you tell me what to expect? Pain after? How long...
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Surgery (Gamma or Cyberknife) for Meningioma
I will be having Gamma Knife Radio Surgery for a meningioma that is growing. Have any of you had this procedure and does it work?...
Neurosurgeon visit: Should I get another appointment?
Should I get another apt?Discovered I had a 12 mm meningioma after MD ordered MRI for inner ear problem.I went to first apt yesterday after...
Multiple meningiomas in past, but now my new tumor is GBM4
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/multiple-meningiomas-in-past-but-now-my-new-tumor-is-gbm4/
Over the past 22 years I have been diagnosed and had surgery for multiple meningiomas. The first surgery was 22 years ago as my tumor...
Watch and wait is over: meningioma has grown
Had my 4th MRI last Friday and yesterday found out my tumor has grown some more. Dr is recommending removal before it grows too much...
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