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Ct of head ystrdy showed sm hole up lft. doc said indicative of brain cancer. said it'd be bad if it hasn't always been there. then left! next step?

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You should see a spe: A brain specialist(neurologist or neurosurgeon) should be consulted to check you and guide you further. A brain MRI is often a better test to determine the nature of the lesion that you have, especially if there is any concern that it could be brain tumor.

Answered 9/14/2016

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MRI to better: Evaluate. Ct is a good first step, but a contrast enhanced MRI provides much more information about the degree of enhancement, presence of edema, and is optimal for surgical planning if it is in fact a tumor. If tumor detected, make sure to be evaluated for treatment at a high volume academic hospital as outcomes are tied to experience.

Answered 1/5/2019

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