In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Hoang, an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine, joins us. With her specialization in treating brain and spinal tumors, Dr. Hoang dives into the intricacies of counseling brain tumor patients. We explore the sensitive balance between discussing survival and function, alongside the ethical dilemmas these conversations present. Dr. Hoang highlights the careful navigation required in these challenging neurosurgical dialogues, emphasizing the importance of blending hope with the realities at hand.