I had both procedures. There are little side effects from Gamma Knife. WBR on the other had is a different story.
Side effects include fatigue and cognitive failure. Has your oncologist investigated Cyberknife?
Gamma Knife is limited to tumors < 3.cm, but Cyber Knife is capable of treating larger ones over several sessions. He may also want to investigate IMRT which is also capable of treating larger tumors.
If you wish to discuss your options, email me your phone number.
Hugs
Christine
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1990, July DX 1.1cm er-, pr-
Lumpectomy, 5U4, radiation
1999, June mets to chest and brain
HER2 3+++, er- pr-
AC, Taxol, Herceptin, Gamma Knife (3 treatments) WBR
NED July 2001
December 2001 - Founded HER2 Support Group
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