results of Mayo visit : we’ll I had a... - Acoustic Neuroma ...

Acoustic Neuroma Support

2,742 members927 posts

results of Mayo visit

Poncegirl profile image
4 Replies

we’ll I had a visit it Mayo this week and my Dr does not recommend surgery at this point due to my age ,77, so I see the oncology radiologist on 6/15 to discuss steritatic surgery (gamma). The point now to get it stabilized.

Written by
Poncegirl profile image
Poncegirl
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
4 Replies
Pinkrose1 profile image
Pinkrose1

Hope all goes well for you at your appointment and treatment needed. These things are so much harder to deal with as we get older aren't they, I've heard many have had good results from the gamma knife though, hopefully for you too

whitefishbay profile image
whitefishbay

Good luck finding a specialist. x

Poncegirl profile image
Poncegirl in reply towhitefishbay

Gamma Ray set for August 1, I know its not going to help the way I feel, but hopefully stop the growth

Busyrobyn profile image
Busyrobyn

I had Gamma Knife Radiation for AN at age 79.I am now 88 so it was obviously worthwhile.Good luck.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Surgery done while awake?

I have what the doctors told me was an acoustic neuroma but over the last 10 months it has almost...
wwoodward49 profile image

Awaiting results but saw scan

Hi I'm awaiting the ENT results from a scan initially for possible stroke but also for what might...

Waiting for results of MRI, Google has taught me so much compassion...

I am in the UK. I was surprised to be referred just under a month ago for an MRI after a 'casual'...

Awaiting first mri results

Where to start... l've had very mild deafness in my right ear for about 10 years and intermittent...
Lorosco62 profile image

Cyst growing on what's left of the acoustic neuroma

Has anyone had a cyst growing? My husband was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma 8 years ago, he...

Moderation team

See all
Zhaleh_TBTC profile image
Zhaleh_TBTCAdministrator
Maddie_TBTC profile image
Maddie_TBTCAdministrator
Beth_TBTC profile image
Beth_TBTCPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.