Tristan Jass had brain surgery to remove an abnormal growth in his brain that doctors had been monitoring for years. This growth was initially described as a cyst or tumor and eventually reached a point where surgeons felt it needed to be taken out.
Underlying medical issue
Doctors first found a small cyst or tumor in his brain around 2019 after he experienced seizures and then started tracking it with regular yearly MRI scans. Over time, changes in the scan images made his medical team concerned enough to recommend surgery rather than continued monitoring.
Why surgery was needed
The goal of the surgery was to remove the tumor or cyst and determine exactly what it was, as imaging alone could not fully clarify its nature. Specialists also warned that if the lesion kept growing, it could eventually cause neurological problems and make any later surgery riskier, so operating now was considered the safer option.
How he explained it
Jass said publicly that after about six years of annual brain MRIs, his doctors finally decided it was time to remove the tumor. He acknowledged that the operation was frightening but said he had been mentally preparing and wanted to share his journey to encourage others facing serious health issues.