Life In His Hands (Paperback) [first edition]

Paperback. A true story of a neurosurgeon and a pianistIn 2001 the brilliant young concert pianist Aaron McMillan was diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumour and given six weeks to live. He was just 24 years old.He underwent 12 hours of emergency surgery; days later he was back at the piano, preparing to perform.Years later, he was still performing.His doctor was Charlie Teo, one of Australia's most celebrated and controversial neurosurgeons. Charlie's specialty is inoperable brain tumours and his radical techniques have earned him praise around the world. But in his own country he is regarded by some as reckless and even dangerous.Aaron McMillan presented Charlie with his most challenging case yet. In return, Charlie Teo gave Aaron hope.Life In His Hands is the remarkable true story of a medical maverick and an artist who refused to be daunted by death. It is a book full of heartache and joy and scientific marvels, written by a journalist who found that with some stories, staying on the sidelines is the hardest thing to do. Charlie Teo is one of Australia's most celebrated neurosurgeons. His pioneering 'keyhole' techniques have earned him praise around the world, but in Australia he is regarded by some in the profession as reckless. In over 5000 operations, he has never lost a patient on the table. This is the remarkable true story of a medical maverick. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.