Hi Jamie!
Welcome to the group, sorry to hear of your AN, especially in the midst of school, and pre-med at that. That is a TOUGH load to carry. You sound amazing already!
I agree with the previous posts about really making sure you research all options. Your tumor is considered small-med I think, and time IS on your side. (Unless the vertigo is disabling.) Are you on medication for the vertigo?
Brain surgery is a BIG deal, and there is no guarantee what the recovery will be like. I personally feel Christmas break wouldn't give you enough time to fully recover so that you can go back to that heavy pre-med load. The fatigue factor lasts a while, and that may impede your studies.
BUT then you sound amazing, and may not be a problem.
Also a good idea to think about possibly postponing until the summer, if possible. I know you just want the booger to be gone! Where are you going to potentially have your surgery?
Between the forumites, there may be someone who can give you their experience if they had the same MD.
It is a crazy, unsure, stressful time for you I'm sure. AN's are very slow growing. Unfortunately mine was soooo slow growing I didn't know it was there (had been there for 20 years they said!). So you know you have the booger, treat the symptoms as best you can and research all options(kind of like another class).....
We are here to support you in whatever you decide, but we also like to put in our 2 cents worth just so people understand all the ramifications.
Hang in there, let us know how you continue to do
Maureen