What is Brain CNS Tumors
A brain tumor is any intracranial tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either found in the brain itself (neurons, glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendro...
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2nd surgery and don't know how to deal
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I am scheduled to have my 2nd tumor reduction surgery in a month and I am so terrified!!! My 1st surgery was last year about this and my durgeon was so positive that they would be able to get most of it. He had said that this is a common surgery that after someone has it they normally never have to have it again. In this case it hasn't even been a year. There is a fear of losing my eyesight and possibly brain fluid leakage. I am so afraid because last time I didn't know what to expect with the pain and the healing issues after the fact. I am trying not to let my husband see how freaked out I am because I know that he is dealing with his own concerns on this. I just don't know how to deal with this. I missed work today because I am not mentally competent to concentrate on my job... Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am losing my mind here....
Posted on 10/04/09, 03:10 am |
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Breathe deep. You have every right to be scared. My sons's surgeon thought he could get it all the first time, but that just didn't happen. The second surgery removed a lot more. He faced the fears of losing long/short term memory. He came through both surgeries fine. He said the top of his skull had little pain. He was dizzy and sleep for a while. Don't be hard on yourself for missing work. People around you should talk with your doctors and be very blunt ahout the healing process, what to watch for, and how to best support you. Don't go to dr visits alone. You need someone to listen for you because you may be in shock...or at least not able to concentrate. and make a list of questions you want answered. I wish you all the best. This is one of the scariest things in the world. 
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