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Post by jamessmith on Jul 10, 2012 5:57:23 GMT -6
i am new to this forum and need some help. I live in Georgia and diagnosed with T11-T12 spinal cord tumor accidentally few days ago. I am having some pain and numbness. I need your help finding best surgeon in this matter. Please advise. I am willing to travel anywhere. What kind of questions should i ask when i see neurosurgeon. I am preffering Minimally invasive procedure but tumor is 2.7cm.
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Post by kansasmom on Jul 10, 2012 8:26:07 GMT -6
I believe Johns Hopkins is #1 rated for neurosurgery in the country. There are other places where people on the forum have had good experiences. Check the section on docs for recommendations.
Dr Jallo, from Johns Hopkins, will give you an opinion for free, based on your MRI images if you contact him: George Jallo <gjallo1@jhmi.edu>
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Post by jamessmith on Jul 10, 2012 8:44:09 GMT -6
thank you
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Post by jamessmith on Jul 10, 2012 20:55:08 GMT -6
Please post more doctor who is great
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Post by kansasmom on Jul 10, 2012 21:27:31 GMT -6
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Post by imnotmaggie on Jul 14, 2012 0:41:42 GMT -6
Where are you located?
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Post by jamessmith on Jul 14, 2012 7:39:29 GMT -6
South Georgia
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Post by Petu on Jul 14, 2012 15:31:20 GMT -6
Hi
First post. I was diagnosed with a t11-t12 intradural-extramedullary tumour on 20th June, with increasing pain & numbness had surgery a week ago on 6th July.
The procedure was a minimally invasive one & i'm almost back to full mobility & have even been back to work (my own business) the last two days! Pain free & sleeping comfortably.
I live in the UK so didnt have any worries bout cost, surgeons etc Sorry I cant help on that front. God bless the NHS.
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Post by jamessmith on Jul 14, 2012 16:41:28 GMT -6
wow almost similar story, i was diagnosed in late June but still looking for the surgeon thank you for your input
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Post by qhcrazy on Jul 20, 2012 21:02:24 GMT -6
Hi James, and welcome. I too live in GA, and had mine removed by Dr. Mark Lee, who was at MCG in Augusta at the time. I believe he is now in TX, working at a children's hospital. But, if your insurance will approve it, he is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My prayers are with you.
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