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On this webcast, 11-year-old Ahmad Abdella joins us to talk about life after brain surgery. What are his feelings about the procedure? How was his recovery? Are his symptoms gone? Join us to hear his side of the story. Ahmad's father will also speak about his experiences, and surgeon Fred Epstein, MD will be on hand to discuss Ahmad's recovery and follow-up.
Cancers of all kinds are frightening illnesses, and the idea of a brain tumor seems especially threatening. So when parents face the news that their child has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, the impact can be tremendous. Fortunately, many pediatric brain tumors can be completely cured with modern surgical techniques and other treatments. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the current options from surgery to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Brain tumors in children are a serious condition, and more common than you might imagine. Fortunately, in many cases, pediatric brain tumors can be cured completely through surgical removal--with no further treatment required. Modern surgical techniques have made this procedure safer and more effective than ever before.
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A brain tumor diagnosis in a child can be scary and confusing for the child and immeasurably painful for his parents. On today's webcast we'll look at the story of 11-year-old Ahmad Abdella, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 11.
Among the new treatments for Parkinson's disease, one of the most talked-about is a high-tech device that triggers "deep brain stimulation." Recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of advanced disease, it's not a cure but has already helped a number of Parkinson's patients control their debilitating symptoms. How does this device work? Join experts as they take an in-depth look at this promising technology.
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