Hi Clarice and Nickittynic,
Thank you for your messages.
To respond to your questions, Clarice, I haven't had any new symptoms. In fact, I feel a little better: less fullness in ear, better hearing, no dizzy spells. I had increased symptoms right after the diagnosis (which was probably due to the initial shock of finding out about the AN), but then gradually things went back to normal. I definitely feel worse when the weather changes or if I don't get enough sleep.
But absence of symptoms is the reason I am seriously considering CK over surgery. My doctor's appointment to go over the MRI results is on Wed, the 18th. But when I saw him in August, he basically said, if the tumor is stable in November, I can wait another 6 months. We'll see...
At this point, I am happy there is no change and will take it one day at a time.
Best wishes to everyone.