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Digital Guide: Dr. D. Ryan Ormond in Denver’s Guide to Glioma Surgery

Digital Guide: Dr. D. Ryan Ormond in Denver's Guide to Glioma Surgery

Dr. D. Ryan Ormond, a neurosurgeon at the University of Colorado, explains how glioma is diagnosed and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

Surgery is often the first step when a doctor suspects you have glioma, but the process can be incredibly intimidating for new patients.

Here, Dr. D. Ryan Ormond, a neurosurgeon at the University of Colorado, in Aurora, CO, walks us through the surgery process — from the first meeting with your surgeon to how glioma is diagnosed to how you’ll be monitored after treatment.

Your Digital Guide begins below: 3 Chapters / 7 Video Segments

Diagnosing Glioma (1)

1. Biopsy or Surgery First? How Surgeons Decide With Glioma Patients

Dr. D. Ryan Ormond
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Biopsies of the tumor can be done of their own, but they can also be done at the time of surgery.

2. Glioma Treatment: Understanding the Risks of Brain Surgery

Dr. D. Ryan Ormond
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The risk associated with surgery depends on several factors, like the patient's overall health and where their tumor is located.

3. Glioma Surgery: What to Expect During an Awake Resection

Dr. D. Ryan Ormond
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

An awake craniotomy is a specialized surgical procedure performed while the patient is awake but comfortable.

4. Surgery Decisions: Why Tumor Location Matters

Dr. D. Ryan Ormond
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

The location of the tumor plays a crucial role in determining the feasibility and safety of surgery.

5. Glioma Treatment: What to Expect at the First Meeting With Your Surgeon

Dr. D. Ryan Ormond
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Surgery can help your medical team confirm the presence of a tumor and, in many cases, remove as much of it as possible to improve outcomes.

Living With Glioma (2)

6. How a Brain Tumor Board Guides Treatment Decisions After Surgery

Dr. D. Ryan Ormond
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

A tumor board is a group of healthcare professionals with different specialties who collaborate to provide expert recommendations on the next steps in treatment.

7. Finding Hope & Meaning: Living Fully with a Glioma Diagnosis

Dr. D. Ryan Ormond
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with glioma, it may be difficult to see a bright side — but in many cases, there is one.