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Suggest How Severe Is The Tumor And How Long We Can Wait For The Operation To Be Performed?
Question: Recently we took my uncle Sibendra Sen XXXXXXX aged 72 years who is suffering from short term memory loss, low back pain and very low on energy to The MRI (Brain) and PET CT scan suggested Tumor in the brain. He used to vomit after eating anything. The doctors in XXXXXXX suggested for surgery. We are back in home for arranging of funds. Kindly suggest how severe is the tumor and how long we can wait for the operation to be performed. Is there any other option like medicine by which the tumor can be cured?
Brief Answer:
The tumor is of moderate size
Detailed Answer:
The tumor is of moderate size. It's near the pituitary gland. It's encasing the blood vessels. There's a risk to vision also. The surgery is required as early as possible. It's a major surgery. Please don't worry and follow the advise of treating surgeon. Take care.
The tumor is of moderate size
Detailed Answer:
The tumor is of moderate size. It's near the pituitary gland. It's encasing the blood vessels. There's a risk to vision also. The surgery is required as early as possible. It's a major surgery. Please don't worry and follow the advise of treating surgeon. Take care.
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