He referred me to Dr. Grand for surgery. If I don't have surgery the tumor will grow and I will be paralyzed anyway. Of course because the tumor is on the cord itself the operation may lead to complete paralysis as well. Not sure what kind of tumor, easily removable or not, benign or not. They say they won't know till I get in surgery.
Blood work appears to be ok.
AND we want to know alternatives to surgery if there are any. Surgery scheduled for this coming week. Arteriogram is first to locate carotid arteries and to measure blood flow. He is also trying to coach me and look out for my best interests. The neurosurgeon put me on steroids to reduce swelling to help aid in surgery.