A healthy 75 can tolerate 2 operations and they are relatively 'minor' in that they do not enter the abdominal or chest cavities. I obviouly don't have the 'films', but, what he says makes sense. If all her symptoms are from the growth, and, he can avoid opening up the spinal canal in 2 places or one large opening, it may prove worthwhile. With breast surgery, I always explain that we can do a noninvasive ultrasound guided biopsy first, but, may still need a larger biopsy and then further if needed.
If he reviewed the films with you, discussed it and answered your questions, it would sound like he is doing the right thing with regards to the explaining your options. Again, tough call without looking at the Xrays, but, it doesn't sound like it is going away from 'standard of care'.
BTW, I tried that new toffee creamer too. Good stuff.
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