Medical Minute: Meningiomas

I just got MRI result today that I have a meningiomas. I have been on YouTube since I've got the news and watched at least a dozen videos. Some video even say no meningiomas is benign, they all eventually turn to cancer, which caused my anxiety skyrocketing. This video is so clear, so reassuring and so making sense. It gives me so much comfort. I will be seeing specialist in one week. I know between now and then I don't have to super stress up. I like this doctor. I hope all the doctors would be as thoughtful, caring, and knowledgeable as he is.

What a great communicator. People like him should be given an award for exceptional service to society.

Oh wow what an amazing helpful video from an obviously highly professional and empathetic person. I have been diagnosed with a meningioma and have been so stressed since that day. It has been so reassuring to listen to your calm and thorough explanation of the problems or potential problems, the alternative approaches to treatment and the outcomes. I am so grateful to you. My best wishes for your continued success as a surgeon and in all your endeavours.

Great video, very well put and will bring a lot of hope and peace to people worrying. Gary Liverpool, UK

Thank you for this video. I have meningioma with seizures, and we have elected to have surgery. Three years on your video is still reassuring.

This dr should be required to explain things to everyone! Very good easy to understand !!!!

I love this guy. The world is a better place with people like him in it. Today is a better day thanks to him.

Very re-assuring. I was shocked and very worried (I'm 73) after an MRI revealed a meningioma in the left frontal lobe. After doing some research and hearing your video, I am less anxious, but will be working with a neurologist. Thanks for your explanation--very thorough and very helpful.

Thank you so much for the compassion you are showing all of us with a Meningiomas. I am sending this to my children to watch as they are very concerned for my wellbeing.

I'd like to think you for this excellent explanation. I had a meningioma removed when I was 16. I have just turned 60, he encouraged, blessings

I appreciate the clear and concise information. I genuinely appreciate that you inform others about getting second opinions and explaining exactly why. Your approach to person centered care is phenomenal and I wish every healthcare professional held the same tact as you.

This surgeon is amazing, the way he explains everything. I’m an ex neuro nurse and my sister has just been diagnosed with meningioma. Ive talked her through but this I will sit. And watch with her. Thank you for taking he time to do this video.

Fantastic doctor, three years in of removal of my meningioma (behind my right eye and right temporal bone) it was a successful surgery with the help of another optical surgeon along with Dr. Sisti. I was there 4 days and had good recovery after. Mine was little left over as he said if he needs to stop to give you quality of life he will stop. Year Later I was treated with gamma knife once only. It was in and out thing. I’m thankful that we found him and He is amazing. Thank you Dr. Sisti, Dr. Kazam Columbia and entire team. 🙏🏻

I can’t thank you enough for this video! Very comforting after my diagnosis

What a great doctor, my girl friend has recently been diagnosed with this and I will let her to know to contact this doc even if it means for her to travel to a different state .

What a great video!... Thank you! I live in canada and would actually like to bring my wife to you ! Thank you for settling nerves! We're getting a referral to have my wife see a neurosurgeon here in Toronto... hopefully sooner than later! Thank you again!

Well I'm 4 days out meningioma surgery. Hopkins did a good job, go with a good attitude, it will be well. Trust your surgeon.

Thank you! My tumor was 20 years old and it choose my brain stem. Now I am in a wheelchair and had extensive surgery. I appreciate everything you spoke about.

You relaying that information with such clarity and warmth, I'd put my life in your hands in a blink. I wish you can remove my meningioma. Guess I'm too far in the Caribbean. And this bid is 2yrs old I see. Oh well, keep me in your prayers and Keep up the awesome job. (if ur still at it). Xoxo 🌻🙏🇹🇹

Well-explained!