[coupdejarnac]

It's good that her tumor isn't cancerous, but she's going to be out of action for at least a year. I see other people saying that she can make a full recovery, but this is not the type of thing you ever fully recover from. Two of my girlfriends had brain tumors, both in their 20s. It's life changing, if not life shattering.

[mzs]

Never underestimate the skills of medical pros and a patient's determination to stay our of a rehab hospital ;) My wife had a brain tumor, 100% resection. She's different, but it's her super power really. Only has one good ear now, can tune the kids or me out at will ;) Good luck shitty robots person! Work your magic medical pros!

[codingdave]

> It's life changing, if not life shattering.

Yep, that is exactly it. Eventually, we all lose ability in our bodies, if not from illness or injury, simply due to aging. And dealing with those changes is part of life. I don't envy someone being thrown into those changes in their youth... but there is more to recovery than just gaining your physical state. Moving forward with your life, and finding happiness and joy wherever you end up is a far more important goal.

[hsavit1]

You can absolutely fully recover, I've done it myself. I've had a brain tumor removed 16 years ago and now I am in better physical shape than anyone I personally know.

[neurotech1]

Sen. John McCain returned to the senate 10 days after "minimally invasive" brain surgery above his left eye, and he is 81.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain#Brain_tumor_diagno...

[mulmen]

He's also John McCain. Say what you want about his politics but that guy is tough.

"John McCain survived this" is not a pitch I want to hear from anyone, especially a doctor.

[hatsunearu]

Jesus, I thought that was terminal when I heard the news and dude just muscled right through. Hope the best for him.

[Sammi]

I read "It's good that her humor isn't cancerous" :D

[berg01]

My then 70 year old mom (three years ago) had this kind of surgery. She was back in action after about a week.