Third Opinion

Today I got a third opinion. With my new information about the controversy in hand, I was able to ask more questions. I liked the doctor, he was easy to talk with. Unfortunately, he could only read the MRI I had six months ago. I'll be returning to him to have him read the newer MRI as well, I think. He said that if this tumor was in his head he would not remove it now. He thought it likely that it's not a glioma. I asked if the reason it's not possible to get the entire tumor out is because, unlike other parts of the body, one cannot take out a "margin of error." This margin of error could be functioning parts of the brain and taking it out could cause brain damage. Not good. He recommended getting another MRI in six months. I left feeling more confident and that I might choose him as my neurosurgeon for waiting and watching.