On 10/20/2010, after heading to the doctor complaining of bad headaches for the past couple days, I was sent to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for some tests. After two CT scans and an MRI, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
10/26/2010 - Brain Tumor Confirmed; Immediate Biopsy Needed
On 10/26/2010, I met with Dr. Howard R. Reichman, a well-known neurosurgeon in Utah. He reviewed my MRI. films and moved up the time table. I was told that I would need to get a brain biopsy within the week with a 3-day recovery in the hospital. My family and I decided to have me move home November 5th to get treatment as soon as possible.
11/1/2010 - Brain Biopsy/Surgery
On 11/1/2010, I had my first brain surgery at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center where a big portion of the tumor was removed by Dr. Reichman. He did an excellent job, and we really, really liked him.
11/29/2010 - Brain Surgery
On 11/29/2010, I had a surgery in Virginia by my new neurosurgeon, Dr. Joseph C. Watson, another good surgeon, and the remaining part of the tumor was removed. It was a rougher recovery than the first surgery.
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