THIS is the incredible moment a musician was seen playing the guitar while doctors removed a “golf ball-sized” tumour from his brain.
Patient Colin Miller, from Herne Bay, reflected on the “fascinating” experience of strumming a tune as doctors performed the operation.
Colin, 64, played the chords on his acoustic guitar to keep mobility in his hand and fingers during the eight-hour surgery.
The musician was diagnosed with glioblastoma – a fast-growing type of brain tumour – in October 2023.
“I was given a choice of being awake or asleep for the procedure,” Colin revealed.
“The doctor questioned how I use motor movements on my left side, and I told him I play the guitar.
“So not to lose mobility in my hand and fingers, they asked me to bring in my guitar and I was woken up part way …