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Step 1
Ask your doctor about the risks involved with brain surgery. Although there are risks involved with any surgery, your doctor should be able to put to rest some of your concerns.
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Step 2
Go online for information pertaining to your type of brain surgery. Many sites are devoted to helping people understand the surgery they are about to undergo (see Resources below).
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Step 3
Prepare questions to ask your doctor. Several Web sites carry multiple lists of questions pertaining to brain surgery and specific questions dealing with individual types of surgeries. Select that questions that apply to your situation.
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Step 4
Don’t be intimidated by your doctor. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
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Step 5
Learn what specific surgery you will be having among the variations available. This is essential for knowing the risks involved.
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Step 6
Research medical advances as well as failures that may occur with the specific type of surgery. Knowing success and failure rates will help you evaluate risks.
