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Suggest Treatment For Neurofibromatosis And Tumors Of The Spinal Cord

My son has neurofibromatosis and many tumors of the spinal cord. One is C2 and was operated on, but not eliminated, but merely made the place not pressed brain. Is there anything that could stop the growth of tumors. How should I live, so as not to harm.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Neurologist, Surgical,  's  Response

Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Is there anything that could stop the growth of tumors. How should I live, so as not to harm.
Answer : Most of the tumours are slow growing. You need to operate only if they are going to cause problem. Else, you can leave them as such

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Neurologist, Surgical,  Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas's  Response

Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Is there anything that could stop the growth of tumors. How should I live, so as not to harm.
Answer : Unless the Tumour is pressing on some vital structures, there is no need to operate it. Most of such tumours grow very slowly. So Please don't worry now

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Neurofibromatosis And Tumors Of The Spinal Cord

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Is there anything that could stop the growth of tumors. How should I live, so as not to harm. Answer : Most of the tumours are slow growing. You need to operate only if they are going to cause problem. Else, you can leave them as such Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.