- male
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
Here's a natural, conversational rephrasing of the query: *I'm really worried about someone who's been told they might have a rare condition only 1 in 1000 people get it. They saw a neurosurgeon and were told survival chances are very low, and the surgery could take around 12 hours. Can you help me understand what this could be?* This version keeps the urgency and concern while sounding organic and direct, without robotic phrasing or excessive formality.
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kindly share report
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Neurosurgeon
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