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Stereotactic Biopsy

Posted by amn007 @amn007, Jul 4 1:18am

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 | Jul 4 7:33am

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!

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charleenboone | @charleenboone | Jul 4 12:59pm

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.

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Randy Shields | @randallshields56 | Jul 4 1:28pm

Ill send a prayer for you and good vibes too. The brain has an awesome way
of recovery 👍 have a great day today.

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amn007 | @amn007 | Jul 4 4:02pm
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@charleenboone

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.

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Thank you. I’m 33 and it’s been a journey. My three kids really keep me going.

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amn007 | @amn007 | Jul 4 4:02pm
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@randallshields56

Ill send a prayer for you and good vibes too. The brain has an awesome way
of recovery 👍 have a great day today.

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Thank you! I appreciate it!

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amn007 | @amn007 | Jul 4 4:03pm
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@ruthannray

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!

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That brings me quite a bit of peace honestly. Thank you

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amn007 | @amn007 | Jul 13 5:59am

The procedure was a success! The recovery is a little more challenging than we expected. I need a walker for my balance but hoping that will get better over the next few days.

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