My sister has been diagnosed with a tumour in her cerebellum and is having is biopsied in the next few days. It’ll be done under a general anaesthetic and because of its location and the risk of complications she’ll need to spend a night or two in ICU / HDU although this is more for monitoring - it’s highly unlikely she’ll need ventilating etc.
Have any of you had experience of a brain tumour biopsy? What should we expect in terms of how she’ll feel afterwards? The neurosurgeon has said it’s in an “awkward” position although looking at the MRIs he’s “cautiously optimistic” that it’ll be amenable to treatment.
I’ll be with her for the first couple of days in the hospital - are they any things you think she’d might appreciate that I can take with me?
It’s all been a bit of a shock and a whirlwind.
All advice and suggestions gratefully received!