How a Florida woman’s NYC selfie led to her brain tumor diagnosis
It was a life-changing selfie. Eight years ago, Megan Trautwein traveled to New York City to visit her late cousin Tony Martinez, who lived in Harlem. “It was so much fun just taking pictures and seeing the scene,” the energetic 33-year-old from Hudson, Fla., told the Post. “When you have a family living there, it […]
Gary Woodland makes return at Genesis Invitational after brain tumor
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Gary Woodland thought he was going to die. Suddenly, golf wasn’t as important as it used to be. The stress of whether I’ll get a few birdies or bogeys in a tournament round, whether I’ll finish on the leaderboard, whether I’ll qualify for a major tournament, etc. has now taken a […]
Doctor tries experimental cancer treatment to cure glioblastoma from a brain tumor
A leading skin cancer doctor is holding out hope that an experimental treatment could work miracles and cure a nearly incurable brain tumor. Richard Scolier is a professor and surgical pathologist at the University of Sydney, Australia. Professor Scoria also suffers from glioblastoma, one of the most deadly cancers. of mayo clinic Glioblastoma is defined […]
Musician strums guitar during procedure while surgeons remove brain tumor: ‘Breathe and stay calm’
Last month, a Florida musician played the guitar during surgery, allowing a team of medical professionals to remove a brain tumor without compromising his dexterity. The so-called “awake craniotomy” Christian Nolen He had a frightening experience at a music concert last year. In an instant, Mr. Nolen could no longer move his upper body from […]
Cancer patient plays guitar while doctors remove his brain tumor
The idea of undergoing brain surgery while you're awake may seem surprising enough, but one Florida man went a step further and played guitar while doctors removed a tumor. did. The neurology team at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center asked patient Christian Nolen to help them assess and […]