Hi I was diagnosed with a colloid cyst of the third ventricle in January of this year and have been told that the only option is surgery have an appointment with a neuro surgeon in 3 weeks and am trying to find out what to expect.

[Hi Marj

Yes have been there and have the medal the road is long but you can get away from those bad heads and days of feeling crap i had my cyst removed back in 1987 and shunt fitted
I suggest that you chase up your appointment to get it over with keep in contact
Graham Young

Hi Marie,
My daugter just had surgery Tues. We're still not sure if it's a colloid cyst or tumor. What I can tell you is get the very best surgeon you can. The skill of the surgeon makes all the difference in the world. Ask about his or her experience with these types of cyst. You want the Dr that has done more than a few of these. Also ask them for best and worse case scenario so you are not caught by surprise when you are in no condition for surpirses.

Look the Dr up on the internet at the medical board for your state. You can google for yourstate medical board.

Best of luck. AC