What are my chances of a cure with a meningioma?
The location of the tumor is the most important elements in predicting a successful result. The goal of the operation is to remove the meningioma totally while preserving or improving your neurological function. For patients in whom total removal of the tumor carries significant risk of morbidity (any side effect that can cause decreased quality of life), it is better to leave some tumors in place. In this case, the patient would be observed over time, and in some patients the tumor may remain stable indefinitely. In others, surgery at a future date or radiation therapy may be used.
