>>There are a couple of things here. First, something inoperable a few years ago might be operable today. The technology for surgery continues to improve.
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>>Second, there's a continuum. Some tumors are clearly operable, while others are clearly inoperable. In between, there's a gray area (not to be confused with "gray matter" <s>) where doctors might reasonably differ about whether a tumor is operable and whether it's worth operating on.
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>>Third, with almost any serious medical decision, it's wise to get a second opinion.
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>This one was described as inoperable when it was announced at the beginning of last week. I know you were away and may have missed the news other than maybe a headline.
The news broke as we were getting ready to go away. I still say this is a matter of a second opinion. One doctor says "inoperable," another says "I can get some of it out to improve your odds."
Tamar
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