From my two meingioma surgies and still having a third I have learned the
following. Obviously I am not a doctor nor do I profess to be;

1) What is the medium growing rate of a meningioma? For tumors they are
suppose to be slow growing. They said I had my first one for at least 15
years.

2) What are the treatments indicated for big meningiomas? when a
meningioma can be called a big one? Surgery if in a position they can get at
it. Not sure of what makes it a big one. My first was about 3x4x5 cm and they
said it was huge.

3) Is it true that young people goes better in surgery than old ones? As with
any surgery the younger you are the better.

4) What is considered old for a meningioma surgery? Not sure but while
waiting in a followup, I meet someone who was 93 and hard it. I am 51 and hard
my first at 41.

5) What are the main risks of the surgery? The main risks are loss of brain
function. My memory and word recall has not been the same since I had the
second surgery. Also prone to temper outbursrs.

6) Is it true that sterotactic surgery (radiosurgery) is not
indicated for big meningiomas? I do not know.

7) Is it too risk waiting and observing the tumor for a period of
time before deciding wich kind of treatment will be adopted? This decision
is according to where it is located, how close to other things, and if it is
causing you any affects at the time. My first one was causing me to have
seizures.

8) If surgery is indicated, how should a person choose a surgeon? Ask other
people who have gone through it and go to a big city hospital.

Does he needs to be too experienced? In my opinion DEFINITELY yes, I would
not want to be one a a doctor's first hundred patients.

When a doctor is considered experienced? After 100 surgeries.

There's a number of realized surgeries to be considered
in qualifying a doctor as an experienced one? For me at least 100 and doing
them often.

7) What are the risks of surgery? Other than stated above, there is always
the risk of surgery and being in the hospital along with the amount of time you
will need to recoup.

8) How is the period following the surgery (at hospital and at home)? Both
times I was almost back to normal within the week. However, the doctors and
nurses were surprised how quickly I did recoup.

9) What kinf of neuro problems a person may face as a consequence of
a surgery? That I know of': sieizures, temper outbursts, loss of memory,
loss of sex drive, balance problems, loss of use of parts of body. My memory
and word recall has not been the same since I had the second surgery. Also
prone to temper outbursrs. No other symptons luckily.

10) If a person has a big meningioma and eventually feels headache,
should we take this person imediately to hospital? In my case no but be
careful for a seizure, the person should not drive a car or put themself in any
dangerouse situations.

Is there any sign that this person could be with too high pressure?I do not
know.

ffsflores <ffsflores@...> wrote:
Hi!

A person in my family has a meningioma and we're trying to know more
this disease. We're scared. Doctors had not finished the exams, but
everything indicates that there's a big tumor.

I'm reading all your previsous posts, but I'm afraid of this would
delay too much. I'm really worried and I would be thankful for any
help. Please, if you know something about the following questions,
answer me:

1) What is the medium growing rate of a meningioma?
2) What are the treatments indicated for big meningiomas? when a
meningioma can be called a big one?
3) Is it true that young people goes better in surgery than old ones?
4) What is considered old for a meningioma surgery?
5) What are the main risks of the surgery?
6) Is it true that sterotactic surgery (radiosurgery) is not
indicated for big meningiomas?
7) Is it too risk waiting and observing the tumor for a period of
time before deciding wich kind of treatment will be adopted?
8) If surgery is indicated, how should a person choose a surgeon?
Does he needs to be too experienced? When a doctor is considered
experienced? There's a number of realized surgeries to be considered
in qualifying a doctor as an experienced one?
7) What are the risks of surgery?
8) How is the period following the surgery (at hospital and at home)?
9) What kinf of neuro problems a person may face as a consequence of
a surgery?
10) If a person has a big meningioma and eventually feels headache,
should we take this person imediately to hospital? Is there any sign
that this person could be with too high pressure?

I know you all might be busy persons. But, please, if You can, answer
me.

Thanks.

F.






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