Thinking of Denise, Phyl and Brendalu...

[leapyrtwins]

elderbirds -

it's good to see you've made your treatment decision - usually an extremely difficult thing to do.
And as a single mom who also works full-time and volunteers, I like your logic - it makes perfect sense to me.  I like your attitude also.
Try not to be terrified.  Let us know if there's anything we can do to help put your mind at ease.

Jan

[Denisex2boys]

Thanks everyone ....... and Elderbirds - - Good for you on your decision - - you and I can go thru this together - It is nice to know that I am not alone this week in making that 'decision'.

[Kate B]

I just met with the neurosurgeon today and also have decided on surgery.  I know how you are feeling, a big sense of relief... but waiting the phone call with the big date! ....  It is easier, with better outcomes while it is still a smaller size.  I rationalized with my self that it will not get smaller on it's own, I am not getting any younger, and my health is not going to improve over the next several years.

Hi Elderbirds,

I agree that the statistics are in your favor having surgery when the tumor is smaller.  Actually, during the time that I vascillated between treatments (even wait and watch), one of my determining factors was that because it was smaller, it allowed me many choices all with positive outcomes.

All the best,
Kate