Brain tumor survivor Robert Alvarez and neurosurgeon Sujit Prabhu, M.D., explain why and how Robert played the guitar during his surgery for a grade II astrocytoma. It was the first time a brain tumor patient played a musical instrument during an awake craniotomy at MD Anderson. Read Robert Alvarez's story: Learn about awake craniotomy for brain tumors: Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online at:
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