Hi, So sorry your son isn't well. My thoughts and prays are with you. My husband was diagnosed with astrocytoma II in the spine (T2 - T6) way back in 1972 when he was 11 years old. He underwent a laminectomy, Radiation and chemotheraphy. In 1978 he was diagnosed with a tumour in the cerebellum and brain stem. Classed inoperable. Radiation was once again given. Between 1978 - 1995 he married, had 3 children and fufilled an "ordinary" life. Around 1995 the disease seeded in other parts of his spine and brain.  To be honest the disease has caught up with him a bit now but he still lives and enjoys life. At the time of his diagnosis the outlook was grim. 36 years on I guess he proved the doctor's wrong! Remember to always live in hope Shazpb   ... View more