Question Title: Cavernous Hemangioma--Surgery is Next Week

I'd appreciate any feedback you could provide. Thank you for your help.
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Dear Jana,

A cavernous hemangioma is a benign tangle of blood vessels in the brain that
may bleed, although they are not directly connected with the vasculature.
Typical symptoms are focal deficits from bleeding episodes or mass effect and
seizures. The episodes of bleeding often seen in cavernomas would be best
described as an ooze rather than a brisk bleed. They tend to be self-limited
and not life-threatening. Surgery is curative when the entire lesion is excised.

Your cavernous hemangioma is rather large in size. Though asymptomatic, there
is a good chance it would bleed over the course of your life, and you are young.
Resection of any mass in the frontal lobe carries a risk of speech deficits,
particularly when in the dominant frontal lobe for language. There is a small
risk of personality changes, though they are typically transient. The frontal
lobes are, however, quite amenable to surgery as they are more 'silent' than
other more critical areas of the brain.

Speak to your surgeon about risks and what to expect with surgery if you are
still concerned. He should be able to shed some more light on your particular
situation.

Good luck.