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Astrocytoma

Posted By Justin on December 16, 1998 at 08:23:59:







My 19 year old sister has a tumor in her spinal cord.  She's just finished
both IV and tablet steroids.  Most likely, she's going to have to have surgery.  
Some questions are:
What exactly does the surgery involve, procedurally?
What are the risks?
Post-op procedures?
Liklihood of complete recovery?
Statistically, what are the results of these surgeries?
How do we go about finding the best doctor to do this surgery? The neurosurgeon she's seeing is excellent I'm sure, but my family and I want the BEST doctor for this particular surgery, preferrably, someone with a few under their belt.
Thanks,
Justin


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