The only thing that stopped a brain biopsy was the neurosurgeon pointing out that it was unlikely a biopsy would show anything that would cause them to change the course of treatment she was already on, and came with a very high risk of catastrophic complications, including brain hemorrhage and death.
Can we have a little GO TEAM NEUROSURGEON at this point, people! Because I for one would like to buy them a beverage of their choice and a lapdance.
Also, what Connie said - it really did sound like House to me, and I was rather embarrassed of having that thought, so I'm glad I wasn't alone.
Sean, I cannot begin to imagine how hellish this has been for the pair of you. And like Omnis, I've been thinking about you, and hoping that S's condition was improving. Glad to see your pixels again, mate.