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Barbara H. · 10-06-2008, 06:51 PM

Hi Joan,
Four years ago I had a 3cm tumor to the prefrontal cortex. It was easy surgery and I was advised to have surgery with a tumor of that size and location. I then followed up with stereotactic radiation. My greatest problem was the Decradon and I almost fainted when they applied the headgear for the radiation. After that I ended up having to have two more surgeries for what was possilbe tumor regrowth, but turned out to be radiation necrosis. I am so glad that I declined WBR at the time because radiation doesn't seem to agree with me.

It's also important to note that I was back in school teaching a week after I had the second surgery.

I don't think you would find the surgery difficult, but you will hate the Decradon.

Best wishes with your decision.

Barbara H.

10-06-2008, 06:51 PM	#2
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	My experience Hi Joan, Four years ago I had a 3cm tumor to the prefrontal cortex. It was easy surgery and I was advised to have surgery with a tumor of that size and location. I then followed up with stereotactic radiation. My greatest problem was the Decradon and I almost fainted when they applied the headgear for the radiation. After that I ended up having to have two more surgeries for what was possilbe tumor regrowth, but turned out to be radiation necrosis. I am so glad that I declined WBR at the time because radiation doesn't seem to agree with me. It's also important to note that I was back in school teaching a week after I had the second surgery. I don't think you would find the surgery difficult, but you will hate the Decradon. Best wishes with your decision. Barbara H.