Lib, it is very important to seek second, and even third opinions on treatment options from a major cancer center that specializes in treating pediatric brain tumors. You can try St Jude's in Memphis, Duke, MD Anderson, and UCSF. This is not a comprehensive list by any means, but the above centers see large volumes of brain tumor patients. Also, a tumor that is inoperable for one surgeon may be completely resected by another. The key is to get those additional opinions.