Stereotactic Biopsy

Posted by amn007 @amn007, 12 hours ago

I found out I have a brain tumor in February of this year. It’s been a journey because it’s near my amygdala and brain stem. We finally decided it’s time to get a piece in a few days and they are doing a stereotactic biopsy to get a piece of it. I know the risks we discussed are minimal, but being a mom of some pretty young kids I can’t help but be nervous and scared. Anyone else go through this? What was it like? They are sticking the needle right through my cerebellum.

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ruthannray | @ruthannray | 6 hours ago

My husband had a stereotactic biopsy also. He was old- 86, but he sailed through the surgery without complications and recovered well from the procedure. Good luck!

charleenboone | @charleenboone | 54 minutes ago

My faughter is 34 with a two year old. She is a survivor of a tumor by her brain stem. Be strong and stay in the moment, the now, with your sweet kids.