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I had a craniotomy 7 weeks ago to remove a large meningioma. My head feels like it's being squeezed constantly. I'm also having issues sleeping it feels like...

I had a craniotomy 7 weeks ago to remove a large meningioma. My head feels like ...

Mason2014

•14 days ago

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MIL diagnosis - what to expect?

Hello, I am on a forum elsewhere on this site that I have very helpful, so thought it was time I tried this one. Hoping to learn and understand a bit more...

Hello, I am on a forum elsewhere on this site that I have very helpful, so thoug...

RugbyMama

•1 month ago

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Support Line closed over Christmas

Our Support Line will be closed over the Christmas period, from 2pm on Tuesday the 24th of December. Our Support Team will be back from 9am on Thursday the 2nd...

Our Support Line will be closed over the Christmas period, from 2pm on Tuesday t...

Zhaleh_TBTC

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7x3x2. Mm meningioma on right incisura

hi every just got this report back I have MS and really thought my symptoms were related to a relapse since fatigue and vision are my biggest struggles, come...

hi every just got this report back I have MS and really thought my symptoms were...

Candersen3

•2 months ago

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Atypical meningioma

Atypical meningioma with separate radiation necrosis site.

george1504

•2 months ago

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45 year survivor of brain cancer

I am a 58 year old brain tumor survivor. When I was 13 I had surgery for an Astrocytoma tumor. 27 treatment days of radiation followed. I recovered and thought...

I am a 58 year old brain tumor survivor. When I was 13 I had surgery for an Astr...

Sawsallskull

•2 months ago

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Meningioma

I have had multiple recurring meningiomas with subsequent infections since 2020. I have undergone radiation treatments x2. The first was 5 times/week x 6...

I have had multiple recurring meningiomas with subsequent infections since 2020....

Tumorboy20

•3 months ago

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How and where opinion

What are your thoughts or opinions on how these develop? Did you have any physical trauma, did you work with chemicals, did any other family members have...

What are your thoughts or opinions on how these develop? Did you have any physic...

Saraschild2

•3 months ago

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How will I feel after surgery?

Active, social 72 year old female awaiting non malignant meningioma surgery around Christmas time. The meningioma is currently pressing on my optic nerve and...

Active, social 72 year old female awaiting non malignant meningioma surgery arou...

Bananabag

•3 months ago

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Multiple menigioma

Has anyone had more than 1 menigioma? I had 1 surgically removed from spine and now have 1 in my head. Dr. Is watching for now.

Has anyone had more than 1 menigioma? I had 1 surgically removed from spine and ...

Saraschild2

•3 months ago

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Anxious meningioma

I have only ever posted once before... and I know we're all in the same boat. Many worse off than I 😕 I have a 1.6cm benign meningioma that sit pressing...

I have only ever posted once before... and I know we're all in the same boat. Ma...

PointedCricket

•4 months ago

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incredibly worried

Hi people, I've just heard - and I'm sure it was meant very kindly - and not intended to cause distress - that if someone is older - I'm 72 with a benign...

Hi people, I've just heard - and I'm sure it was meant very kindly - and not in...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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benign meningioma diagnosed October 23

Hi everyone, I've been lurking and reading the very brave and positive stories here for a while but have decided to post and ask for advice if I may. I'm...

Hi everyone, I've been lurking and reading the very brave and positive stories ...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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Hello

Newly diagnosed (09/2024)with meningioma on right temporal lobe and transverse sinus vein.. I'm trying to get information and find a neurosurgeon. I have so...

Newly diagnosed (09/2024)with meningioma on right temporal lobe and transverse s...

Sydnshel

•4 months ago

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Fractionated Radiotherapy for Meningioma

Hi All I am about to start a six-week course of fractionated brain radiotherapy having been diagnosed with a medium sized Petroclivial Meningioma which...

Hi All I am about to start a six-week course of fractionated brain radiotherapy...

eblu

•4 months ago

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Meningioma

Hi was diagnosed with a meningioma in may thus year it is pressing on my trigeminal nerve I have seen neurosurgeon my options monitored radiotherapy...

Hi was diagnosed with a meningioma in may thus year it is pressing on my trige...

catmillieprincess22

•5 months ago

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How to get more information about neurosurgeons?

Hi, Thanks for accepting me to this group, having been diagnosed with a meningioma tumour 2 weeks ago, following a seizure, and having been referred for...

Hi, Thanks for accepting me to this group, having been diagnosed with a meningio...

musicloverabc

•5 months ago

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Grade 2 meningioma

Hello , has anyone had any luck with dvla changing their rules on not been able to drive for 12 months following a grade 2 meningioma . I had mine removed in...

Hello , has anyone had any luck with dvla changing their rules on not been able ...

Mum2t2

•5 months ago

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Post-surgical hemorrhagic collection and compression by an enlargement of the postoperative tumor cavity along with bleeding

Hello, I had a craniotomy in 2020 for Atypical meningioma grade 2. At present, the cyst of the tumour cavity is enlarged and now the size is 4.5 cm. Along with...

Hello, I had a craniotomy in 2020 for Atypical meningioma grade 2. At present, t...

nidhi123

•5 months ago

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ive used my 9 lives

On the 22/06/2024 i was travelling to work in my car and blacked out causing a car accident . I woke up in ambulance was taken to local hospital diagnosed with...

On the 22/06/2024 i was travelling to work in my car and blacked out causing a c...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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Looking for education and support.

Hi All, I am sorry we meet here because of our circumstances. However, we are obviously here because only we know what it is like knowing there is something...

Hi All, I am sorry we meet here because of our circumstances. However, we are ob...

PointedCricket

•5 months ago

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Eleven Meningiomas and counting…..

Hi, Just wondering If anyone else has multiple meningiomas? If so, what have you been told about possible treatment? I realise it depends where they are and...

Hi, Just wondering If anyone else has multiple meningiomas? If so, what have yo...

Mamtanna

•6 months ago

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Mamtanna

I have 11 meningiomas and have worsening headaches, always really bad on wakening. Medication given by my Surgery made feel nauseous and headaches aren’t...

I have 11 meningiomas and have worsening headaches, always really bad on wakenin...

Mamtanna

•6 months ago

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Is 69 weeks a normal waiting time to see a neurosurgeon for the first time?

I was recently diagnosed with a 1.7cm meningioma in my frontal lobe (an incidental find after a suspected stroke) I’ve had 2 CT scans & an MRI scan at my local...

I was recently diagnosed with a 1.7cm meningioma in my frontal lobe (an incident...

SuziWuziCruizi

•6 months ago

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fatigue

radiotherapy and fatigue. Has anyone experienced episodes of extreme fatigue? Eg, tired upon waking. If so, were you able to reduce symptoms successfully ?

radiotherapy and fatigue. Has anyone experienced episodes of extreme fatigue? Eg...

Tumour149

•6 months ago

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🚗 driving

Hi, does anyone have any suggestions on dealing with dvla, 11 months from 1 seizure and 8 months from surgery dvla have said today they have cancelled my...

Hi, does anyone have any suggestions on dealing with dvla, 11 months from 1 seiz...

Satishouse

•7 months ago

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Radiotherapy Experience?

Hi, I had a craniotomy and resection of petroclival meningioma in May 2022 but as attached to brain stem it can’t be fully removed. Due to minor growth and...

Hi, I had a craniotomy and resection of petroclival meningioma in May 2022 but ...

Trufle

•7 months ago

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radiation

I’m interested in any long term side effects of radiation treatment on meningioma grade 1 but regrowing.

I’m interested in any long term side effects of radiation treatment on meningiom...

Sharkdiver3

•8 months ago

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Meningioma advice

Hi all, I started getting constant headaches about three years ago. After being ignored by my doctors, I paid for a private neurologist, and he did an MRI,...

Hi all, I started getting constant headaches about three years ago. After being...

Calannmc

•8 months ago

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just had a craniotomy

hello I joined this group to hear how others are recovering from their crainotomy. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago to remove a meningioma which I’ve known about...

hello I joined this group to hear how others are recovering from their crainotom...

Meningioma12

•8 months ago

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Meningioma Support

Support please

MIL diagnosis - what to expect?

Support Line closed over Christmas

7x3x2. Mm meningioma on right incisura

Atypical meningioma

45 year survivor of brain cancer

Meningioma

How and where opinion

How will I feel after surgery?

Multiple menigioma

Anxious meningioma

incredibly worried

benign meningioma diagnosed October 23

Hello

Fractionated Radiotherapy for Meningioma

Meningioma

How to get more information about neurosurgeons?

Grade 2 meningioma

Post-surgical hemorrhagic collection and compression by an enlargement of the postoperative tumor cavity along with bleeding

ive used my 9 lives

Looking for education and support.

Eleven Meningiomas and counting…..

Mamtanna

Is 69 weeks a normal waiting time to see a neurosurgeon for the first time?

fatigue

🚗 driving

Radiotherapy Experience?

radiation

Meningioma advice

just had a craniotomy

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