Monitoring the tumor: small tumors often just need to be monitored with regular MRI scans, and the treatments below are generally only recommended if scans show it is getting bigger.
Brain surgery: surgery to remove the tumor through a cut in the skull may be carried out under general anesthetic if it is large or getting bigger.
Stereotactic radiosurgery: small tumors, or any pieces of a larger tumor that remain after surgery, may be treated with a precise beam of radiation to stop them getting any bigger.
All these options carry risks. For example, surgery and radiosurgery can sometimes cause facial numbness or an inability to move part of your face (paralysis).
Speak to your specialist about the best option for you and what the benefits and risks are.
