At tumor board a few weeks ago a patient presented with a massive, benign head tumor that had been partially resected. resident presents the case and asks for

At tumor board a few weeks ago a patient presented with a massive, benign head tumor that had been partially resected. resident presents the case and asks for surgery's opinion Surgeons: No, it's better to wait until the cavity heals(from the previous surgery) and then evaluate. Resident: His mother is insisting. Surgeons: We're not going to do it because his mom insists. Me: How old is the patient? Resident: late 30s.