My mother (49) had experienced stroke like symptoms this time last year. Several months later her Nero physician order some scans and he observed an abnormality in her brainstem (ponds). She recently undergone two surgeries to embolize the avm, he was only able to apply the glue to only 50% of the desired area. Now the physician is recommended she seek an second opinion; possible radiation (gamma knife). It’s just emotionally overwhelming seeing my mother go through this, I feel helpless. Thank you in advance for hearing me out and responding.