Author Topic: In search for options  (Read 3069 times)

mroker

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In search for options
« on: October 04, 2016, 07:50:29 am »
Good Morning, I was recently (within the past 2 weeks) diagnosed. My tumor is currently 3cm and I found out because of the partial hearing loss in my right ear. I live in the Bahamas, and my neurosurgeon here said that my best option was to go with cyber knife but when referred to Dr. Lansby in the US, I was told that I should have it removed promptly. I have slight balance problems at the moment. The appointment to get to the US is not until the 11th of October and that is just to see me. I don't know what to do from here. Should I get a second opinion? Should I go into surgery? I want to know what are the risks of me waiting and getting a second opinion given the size. Also, what other neurosurgeons would be good to get a second opinion? Thanks!
3.0cm x 3.0cm x 3.0cm
Translab by Dr. Slattery & Dr. Schwartz HEI 11/8/16
Can move face fine but numbness currently.

Patti

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Re: In search for options
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2016, 04:50:30 pm »
Deal with the hurricane first!   :-*
4 cm AN removed 12/2000
subsequent brain swelling
removal of part of cerebellum
face, scalp,tongue numbness and partial paralysis
no corneal sensation and no tears-frequent eye issues
cognitive issues
Regrowth (3.1 x ..86 cm) treated by SRS on November 6, 2015