2007-02-17 10:54:10 · 3 answers · asked by Linda P 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
That type of surgery is very complicated and most patients end up on a ventilator for a short period after the surgery. I wouldn't worry until the surgeon tells you how the surgery went and what to expect going forward. Most brain stem tumors are not surgically removeable, so your brother has a better situation than most brain stem tumors.
Pray for him and wait to talk with the surgeon and the cancer doctors.
2007-02-17 13:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ken O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brain stem.is responsible for basic vital life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure. Removing a tumor from there is extremely risky -I dont think anything went wrong-
I think is a lucky man to be alive.
2007-02-17 19:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by luckylyndy2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brain stem contains the area of the brain that tells the diaphragm to work. I am so sorry that this happened.
2007-02-17 19:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋