does a meningioma or schwannoma keep growing? how can it be shrunk, or at least its growth arrested? what;s the difference between schwannoma and meningioma (and does it matter)?
mum has been diagnosed with 5x6mm trigeminal schwannoma, on right side, "enhancing nodule".
"differential diagnosis = meningioma". i guess that means they're not sure!
she has experience hearing loss on that side and recently got a hearing aid.
i read a bit about surgery - and it sounds dicey - plus - mum would never be interested in it.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW - does it get bigger and more dangerous? i'm gonna bet it can. how do we stop this? diet? relaxation? should she see a neurologist? diagnosed 4 years ago and checked every 2 years. (should it be more than every 2 years?) i have so many questions, but because the dr/ radiologist report said it's not threatening, everyone's fallen asleep on it! (the family)
thank you, anyone!