A diagnosis of brain tumor or meningioma, even the one that is usually "benign" and slow growing, can be scary. They cause temporary and permanent side effects and may recur after surgical removal. In addition, a small percentage of primary or recurrent meningiomas are malignant. Imagine yourself a female meningioma survivor in your childbearing years. Some reports indicate that pregnancy may be a risk factor for tumor progression or recurrence. What do you do? ...Tuesday 27 January 2015
Childbearing in Women Diagnosed With Meningioma: Decisions on Future
A diagnosis of brain tumor or meningioma, even the one that is usually "benign" and slow growing, can be scary. They cause temporary and permanent side effects and may recur after surgical removal. In addition, a small percentage of primary or recurrent meningiomas are malignant. Imagine yourself a female meningioma survivor in your childbearing years. Some reports indicate that pregnancy may be a risk factor for tumor progression or recurrence. What do you do? ...
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