Violinist Keeps Playing Through Her Own Brain Surgery to Remove a Tumor

This patient played the violin while surgeons removed a tumor from her brain to ensure areas responsible for hand movement were not damaged during the tricky procedure.⁠
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Orchestra violinist Dagmar Turner, 53, was diagnosed with a tumor in 2013 after she had a seizure during a symphony, according to King’s College Hospital. ⁠
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Turner had radiotherapy but later turned to surgery after the tumor had “grown and become more aggressive” in 2019.⁠
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During the operation, the neurosurgeon opened her skull and Turner was brought out of anesthesia to play the violin.⁠ The surgeon said this was the first time he had a patient play an instrument.

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