"Brain Tumor Patient Plays Guitar During Surgery to Stay Calm"
Christian Nolen, a brain tumor patient, played the guitar during his awake brain surgery to help doctors monitor his manual dexterity. The surgery, performed by a specialized neurosurgical team, aimed to remove as much of the tumor as possible while protecting Nolen's hand function. Nolen's recovery has been remarkable, and he is back to working out and playing the guitar, with follow-up treatment likely consisting of radiation and chemotherapy. The success of the surgery was attributed to the collaboration of the entire care team at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami.
