How do members experience Tumor removal / resection?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Acoustic neuroma 28 4
Lipoma(s) 26 3
Parotid gland tumor 25 2
Mouth cancer 22 1
Craniopharyngioma 12 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 3
Numbness in face 2
Blisters 1
Chronic constipation 1
Chronic headache disorder 1
Dents in skin due to surgery 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 7
Moderate 8
Mild 3
None 4

Member evaluations

solene

evaluated on Oct 11, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for granular cell tumor: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild

patient777

evaluated on Jan 19, 2005

  • Perceived effectiveness for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate