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Any Suggestion For Increase In Size Of Tumor On 3rd Cranial Nerve?
my husband has been followed by the va for 4 yrs now with a tumor on the 3rd cranial nerve, it has grown from a 4 x 4 x 4mm to a 5 x 5 x 5mm. Increased symptoms of discomfort. He is not getting anywhere with the va. I told him to step out of the box. He has a Humana PPO . We are in Port Orange, Fl. don t know where to start?????
Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Hi,
Regarding your concern, I would recommend discussing with a neurosurgeon on the possibility of radiotherapy or radiosurgery, to help decrease the dimensions of the tumor. From the other hand, biopsy would help determine the nature of the tumor and the possible treatment options. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
Regarding your concern, I would recommend discussing with a neurosurgeon on the possibility of radiotherapy or radiosurgery, to help decrease the dimensions of the tumor. From the other hand, biopsy would help determine the nature of the tumor and the possible treatment options. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
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