Mary Tyler Moore Has Brain Surgery for Meningioma Tumor

Television icon Mary Tyler Moore is undergoing surgery today to remove a tumor from the protective lining around her brain. "At the recommendation of her neurologist, who has been monitoring this for years, and a neurosurgeon, Mary decided to proceed with this fairly routine procedure," said a representative. The elective procedure is to remove a meningioma, a benign tumor growing on the meninges, the protective layer of tissue between the brain and skull. "Mary went in for an elective...Full Story