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Adrienne

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Interesting article on brain surgery advancements.....
« on: August 20, 2009, 05:13:40 pm »
http://home.mytelus.com/telusen/portal/NewsChannel.aspx?ArticleID=news/capfeed/national/n082055A.xml&CatID=National

I have no idea what type of brain tumor this was for, but I just love reading about all of the advancements the medical community continues to make.  Outcomes are bound to get better and better........
3.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm AN, left side.  Diagnosed Feb. 19th,2009
Retro Sig surgery with Dr. Akagami and Dr. Westerberg on May 26/09 at Vancouver General Hospital
SUCCESS! Completely removed tumor, preserved facial nerve, and retained a lot of hearing. Colour me HAPPY!

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Re: Interesting article on brain surgery advancements.....
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2009, 05:24:44 pm »
I saw that on the Global National news at 5:30 tonight.  Very interesting and way to go Canadian neuroscientist, engineers and surgeons.

Anne Marie
Sept 8/06 Translab
Post surgical headaches, hemifacial spasms and a scar neuroma. 
Our we having fun YET!!! 
Watch & Wait for more fun & games