Meningioma Health Article

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR

• Will I need to have surgery?
• Can I expect a full recovery after surgery?
• Will I need radiotherapy?
• How often will I need to return for an MRI or CT scan?
• How soon can I return to work after surgery?

Benign tumor

—A growth that is non-cancerous.

Computed tomography (CT) scan

—A method of imaging the inside of the body using x rays.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

—A method of imaging the inside of the body using radio waves and a magnetic field.

Meninges

—Membranes that cover and protect both the brain and spinal cord.

Neurofibromatosis

—A rare, genetic disease that causes tumors to grow in the nervous system.

Radiotherapy

—The use of radiation to treat a medical condition.