Dr. Arenson is a good doctor who doesn't necessarily only follow standard of care. He feels that the tumor will cause you more harm than the aggressive treatment that he espouses. Each patient is treated individually and their treatment plan is designed specifically to meet the needs of that patient. "Standard" is anything but what we do here. He is in private practice and is affiliated with the Colorado Neuroligcal Institute Center for Brain & Spinal Tumors. Not being under the "university" setting, he can do more aggressive treatments and his hands aren't tied by government grants etc.
I think he's a good doctor, but I am biased. I have seen the results of his work up close and personal for 9 years. He gives the personal attention that so many patients crave. He cares about his patients and their families. They are not numbers and statistics to him, but real people with real dieases that he hopes can be treated and hopefully cured. Oncologists are always reluctant to use the word cure with this disease, but when you have GBM patinets who are surviving 11 years and up, then cure is something you can say woth these patients.
It never hurts to get a second opinion. We always encourage our patients to do so if they aren't sure of what they are hearing from their current doctor. You have to feel comfortable and confident in the physician who has your very life in his/her hands.
You must do what you think is right for you, but if you need us here in Colorado, we are here for you.
Lorre G.