21 July 2010, 10:38 am
just recvd some bad news. my sister has a tumor that is covering 80% in her spinal cord. the neuro-surgeon that read her test from the mri and cat-scan said he has only done 1 his entire career and it wasn't even close to this (i live in mobile, al by the way) he called up to UAB (birmingham) and the dr's there have only done 3 surgery's like this except not as extreme. the surgeon also stated it's inevitable that whoever does this surgery will in fact have to cut into the spinal cord to remove the tumor. the tumor is blocking her spinal fluid & the procedure would have to be from the front..cut out and remove 3 vertebra's permanetly and replaced with metal or plastic. since this is a very important surgery i want a dr who has experience doing this!!!! my sister is only 20 she's going to UAB college in her third year. i would be completely devestated if my sister lost her ability to live an active lifestyle. especially this early in life. if you have any suggestions on how i can find an appropriate dr or if there is a website that allows pt's to rate surgeons please let me know. and please say a prayer for my sister tonight.... Read More »
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