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Susan2 · 05-11-2006, 03:39 PM

What is the maximum number of tumors that can be treated with the gamma knife? I am asymptomatic with 7 tumors (largest is 6mm). They really want to do WBR, but I want to be sure that I'm not overlooking something. I've seen 3, 5 and no limit. What are your thoughts?

Thanks. This is scary stuff!

05-11-2006, 03:39 PM	#1
Susan2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 87	Brain mets question What is the maximum number of tumors that can be treated with the gamma knife? I am asymptomatic with 7 tumors (largest is 6mm). They really want to do WBR, but I want to be sure that I'm not overlooking something. I've seen 3, 5 and no limit. What are your thoughts? Thanks. This is scary stuff!