my mom has a cancerous tumor above her tail bone..she has trouble going to the bathroom so she takes medicine to help her go.the doctors don t want to operate because it s in an area that s crucial..what s going to happened?...they might send her to Seattle Washington for a second opinion.Is there people that survive this kind of surgery?what other information can you tell me or should I know?....scared daughter!
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  The malignant growth might be in advanced stage, the age also might not be permitting for the surgery. In advanced malignancy, if it is cut for surgery, it flares like anything to the whole body. The nerves to the legs may get paralyzed during the process.  To take up such surgery you have to give concept that the surgeons are not responsible, if dies on the operation table also as there will be possibility of such happenings.  Anyhow ask your doctor, stating that you will be bearing the risk, and do the surgery, they may accept to do it.  Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.