- female
- 24 Years
- 14/08/2025
my 24-year-old sister needs brain surgery for a tumor and they want to do a biopsy first - is this to check if it's cancer? also what kind of long-term effects could the surgery have on someone her age?
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Yes, a biopsy is often performed before or during brain tumor surgery to determine if the tumor is cancerous and what type it is. This helps doctors create a treatment plan. Potential long-term effects of brain tumor surgery can include memory loss, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, personality changes, and seizures.
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Consult a Neurosurgeon
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