Hi Anne,

you are correct. Schwannomas are typically very slow growing tumors. But nothing is noraml with me. Back in June tumor was 7mm by December grew to 11mm. Neuro Dr's said this was an agressive tumor and needed to be treated soon. I went with surgery because I needed to know if this was cancer or not. Thank goodness no. Next step is Gamma Knife radiation. I have to admit I do not know a lot about this yet. If anyone has had this treatment would love to hear their story and any advice.

They did say it could have metastasized, but they are unrelated. I think I am just prone to tumors.

You pose a good question. I think they just don't know.

I am not familiar with sarcoma. But I am glad you are feeling better.

All the best,
Ilyse


Ilyse
46 non smoker non drinker.
SCC stage 2 in 1999 and 2010.
Recurrence 2011. Stage 4. Modified neck, thyroid cancer found. 7 weeks IMRT/Chemo cisplatin. Aug - Sept 2011.
2012 shwanna tumor on right auditory nerve. Not Cancerous only 20% removed. Wll do Gamma
knife.