Neuroscience
NBC10 reports that Darren Daulton, a beloved member of the Philadelphia Phillies for 14 seasons, has been diagnosed with two brain tumors.
Penn neurosurgeon Donald O'Rourke, MD, says it depends on the location of the tumor, and not the size, for it to be considered inoperable. The report notes that HUP is not currently treating Mr. Daulton, but that "HUP is on the leading edge of research, diagnosis and surgery when it comes to brain tumors; they have some of the finest neurosurgeons in the country."
Dr. O'Rourke notes that "in general, fewer things are inoperable as the used to be because we have tremendous advances in technology in neurosurgery. It would have to be a very deep-seated tumor, or in very difficult regions of the brain, high risk territories, for this to be inoperable."
In general, someone diagnosed with a brain tumor today, because of the advances in surgery and diagnostic techniques, has a much better chance of recovering and resuming normal life than they did even 10 years ago.
Interview with Dr. O'Rourke:
Learn more about brain tumor treatments at the Penn Brain Tumor Center.
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Neuroscience
Darren Daulton Diagnosed With 2 Brain Tumors
NBC10 reports that Darren Daulton, a beloved member of the Philadelphia Phillies for 14 seasons, has been diagnosed with two brain tumors.
Penn neurosurgeon Donald O'Rourke, MD, says it depends on the location of the tumor, and not the size, for it to be considered inoperable. The report notes that HUP is not currently treating Mr. Daulton, but that "HUP is on the leading edge of research, diagnosis and surgery when it comes to brain tumors; they have some of the finest neurosurgeons in the country."
Dr. O'Rourke notes that "in general, fewer things are inoperable as the used to be because we have tremendous advances in technology in neurosurgery. It would have to be a very deep-seated tumor, or in very difficult regions of the brain, high risk territories, for this to be inoperable."
In general, someone diagnosed with a brain tumor today, because of the advances in surgery and diagnostic techniques, has a much better chance of recovering and resuming normal life than they did even 10 years ago.
Interview with Dr. O'Rourke:
View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com.
Learn more about brain tumor treatments at the Penn Brain Tumor Center.
- Penn Proud To Serve As Flagship Sponsor For Race For Hope
Now entering its 10th year, the National Brain Tumor Society's Race for Hope is a 5K Run/Walk fundraiser to support the brain tumor community. The Race for Hope is a way to reach other families, patients and survivors affected by brain tumors. Penn...
- Penn To Serve As Flagship Sponsor For Brain Tumor Walk
Penn Neurosurgery is proud to serve as a flagship sponsor for this year’s Delaware Brain Tumor Walk. Hosted by the National Brain Tumor Society on Saturday April 26, 2014, this 5K Run/Walk is a fun and inspiring way to team up and fight against brain...
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Donald O'Rourke, MDPenn Medicine neurosurgeon Donald O'Rourke, MD, was interviewed by Comcast SportsNet and 6ABC discussing the outlook for former Phillies player Darren Daulton, who was diagnosed with the brain cancer glioblastoma following surgery...
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