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7 year old with brain tumour possibly - Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Still waiting but think it’s Pilocytic Astrocytoma . Wondering if we should do surgery or watch and wait. Anyone one with experience with this- would like to connect
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@berushka86, according to this information from Mayo Clinic, "surgery is usually the first and often the only treatment needed for pilocytic astrocytoma, especially when the tumor can be completely removed." Read more here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pilocytic-astrocytoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20587366
I can imagine you are worried. How are you doing?
Has the diagnosis been confirmed? What treatment plan was recommended?