hi! my 14 yr old nephew has been diagnosed with grade II astrocytoma last oct 14, 2006 after a seizure. this is the first medical crisis in our family and it had to happen to a child. the news left all our knees weak. the tumor is located on his right brain. a biopsy was done and the doctors told us that it has to be removed by operation but they don't want to recommend it because it would affect his memory and his vision so they just planned a chemotheraphy session. reading your messages has inspired me and gave me hope that he can and will survive it. prayers is all that we now. i wish all people out there to have faith and still believe in the power of prayers. till next time. GOD BLESS!