Doctor tomorrow and HIGH ANXIETY!

[Suu]

Thanks Kelly.  I didn't even have a follow-up appointment with the neurosurgeon and that was 18 months ago.
I see my ENT more often as he's 'rebuilding' me LOL  I'll ask him next month if I can have another MRI and see what he says.
I'm 57 years young.

Regards,
Suu xxoo

[Shoeydo]

I am 4 months post-op retrosigmoid resection of AN and I'm having an MRI next week.  My Dr. left 5% of the tumor because I had scar tissue from previous radiation.  He said he couldn't take all of the tumor without causing facial paralysis.  My concern is.....what if this tumor starts growing again. Do I have the option of going for radiation again?  I have not done well psychologically even though I have no paralysis.  I am totally deaf in my left ear; I do have problems with taste and smell; and, I have a difficult time with keeping my balance.  I sure don't want another surgery. Thank goodness for this website!!!

[Jim Scott]

Hi - and welcome ~

As a non-physician, it's my opinion that the tumor probably won't grow again after being both radiated and resected.  Still, the possibility of re-growth cannot be completely ruled out.  That being the case, your question is best answered by a doctor familiar with your medical history.

Jim

[pjb]

I am 4 months post-op retrosigmoid resection of AN and I'm having an MRI next week.  My Dr. left 5% of the tumor because I had scar tissue from previous radiation.  He said he couldn't take all of the tumor without causing facial paralysis.  My concern is.....what if this tumor starts growing again. Do I have the option of going for radiation again?  I have not done well psychologically even though I have no paralysis.  I am totally deaf in my left ear; I do have problems with taste and smell; and, I have a difficult time with keeping my balance.  I sure don't want another surgery. Thank goodness for this website!!!

Just wanted to say that you are not alone no matter what procedure was done when you hear that some of the AN was left behind it is only human to worry some are lucky with no facial paralysis but most of us has same or similar issues yet there are a few with only SSD...

Best Wishes,