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I had a mri done recently , i have a brain tumor called a low grade glioma 7mm in size has not progressed much sense last year . tumor location , t2 in the right parietal lobe . do you think it should be removed ?

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Glioma: Two different thoughts - one surgery, with radiation or chemo, the second observe and watch - treat symptoms if they arise. Really depends on what risk you want to take. Also the view of your surgeon. You cannot diagnose low grade without biopsy.

Answered 11/7/2020

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A member asked:

I had a mri done recently , i have a brain tumor called a low grade glioma 7mm in size has not progressed much sense last year . tumor location , t2 in the right parietal lobe . do you think it should be removed ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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