A remission is when the tumor cannot be detected in the body and there are no symptoms. It may be temporary or permanent.
If the tumor returns after the original treatment, it is called a recurrent tumor. It may come back:
- Local recurrence – In the same place
- Regional recurrence – Nearby
- Distant recurrence – In another place
The most common treatment for recurrent meningioma is:
- Additional surgery.
- If surgery cannot be done, radiation therapy is generally used.
- What is also quite helpful is to still receive care to manage the symptoms caused by the tumor. Symptom management is always important because the symptoms of meningioma can interfere with a person’s quality of life.
People with a recurrent tumor often experience emotions such as disbelief or fear. They are encouraged to talk with the health care team about these feelings and ask about support services to help you cope.
Recovery from meningioma is not always possible. If the tumor cannot be cured or controlled, the disease may be called advanced or terminal. This diagnosis is stressful, and for many people, advanced meningioma is difficult to discuss. However, it is important to have open and honest conversations with your health care team to express your feelings, preferences, and concerns. Making sure a person is physically comfortable, free from pain, and emotionally supported is extremely important.
People who have advanced disease and who are expected to live less than 6 months may want to consider hospice care. Hospice care is designed to provide the best possible quality of life for people who are near the end of life. Hospice care options include:
- Hospice care at home.
- Hospice center.
- Nursing care and special equipment can make staying at home a workable option for many families.
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