Life In His Hands. The True Story Of A Neurosurgeon And A Pianist

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Picador
Publisher Place: Sydney
Publisher Year: 2010
Edition: Reprint

Description: 295 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. McMillan A Young Concert Pianist Was Diagnosed With A Brain Tumour With Six Weeks To Live. He Was Only 24 Years Old. He Underwent 12 Hours Of Surgery Under Charlie Teo. Years Later He Was Still Performing!

Publishers Description: Charlie Teo is one of Australias most celebrated yet controversial neurosurgeons. His pioneering "keyhole" techniques have earned him praise around the world, but in his home country he is regarded by some in the profession as reckless and even dangerous. His stock in trade is "inoperable" brain tumours those malignant cancers that others dont dare treat and by any estimation he is incredibly successful. In over 5000 operations, he has never lost a patient on the table.He has treated the young and the old, the rich and the poor. His more famous cases have included talkback radio shock jock, Stan Zemanek, the wives of cricketers Steve Waugh and Glenn McGrath, the cancer specialist Dr Chris OBrien, and the young classical pianist, Aaron McMillan. In 2001, at the age of 24, McMillan was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumour. He underwent 12 hours of surgery. Two days later he was back playing the piano, preparing to record and perform.Life In His Hands is the remarkable true story of a medical maverick and one of his most high-profile and tragic cases. It is a book full of heartache and hope and scientific marvels. Ultimately, it is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

ISBN: 9780330424837