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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: nattyc21 on October 30, 2025, 09:51:13 AM
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I had a translab surgery in October of 2023(3cm tumor). Then I went through Gamma Knife in April 2024 for the residual tumor. The tumor is starting to grow and it is causing symptoms (currently it is 1.2x1.1x1.2). I have have been told to do a second surgery. I am curious about those of you that had a second surgery. What was the recovery like? easier? harder? They are debating between a repeat translab vs a retrosigmoid/parial craniotomy. Any advice would be great! Thanks everyone! Keep fighting!
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Sorry to hear your story and I cannot offer advice but you are in my thoughts are prayer. Good luck on your journey.
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I read this today and was wondering if medication/ chemo might help this time? Here is the link to show your specialists : https://academic.oup.com/noa/article/6/1/vdae107/7697688
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Good morning! I also had tumor growth after Gamma Knife and a failed first attempt. I went to Vanderbilt because they are one the highest volume centers, and operate on redos. The only concern they had was the Facial Nerve is tissue thin after GK, and doesn't regenerate to full thickness. There was a chance I would need a donor nerve to fix the FN, but thankfully I didn't.
To answer your question, the recovery from the actual surgery was easier (Trans lab vs. Middle Fossa). I did have to spend week at an in-patient rehab center was the main difference. With that said, the long GK, many cranial nerves are effected. I still don't drive after a year and I get brain fatigue easier than I used too. However, the bright side is I am alive and the tumor is gone. It really puts life in perspective! I hope this helps!