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Kavy · 02-08-2011, 03:53 AM

Hi, Jaqui,
I am so sorry to hear about your brain mets, your brother's and dad's health problems as well. You have too much on your plate. Hang in there.
I was also diagnosed last month with 3 brain mets. I wanted to have the tumors removed, and I went for surgery, but it was cancelled at last minute because of the tumors in my lungs, and I was so disappointed, I still am. I ended up having Xknife to zap the 3 tumors but one of them was 3 cm, and the best way to do it is to have removed first by surgery, then zap it with a SRS like Gamma Knife, Cyberknife, Xknife, Novalis, etc. I agree with Jackie that with a tumor that size, your neurosurgeon might want to remove it first before any radiation. I hope you find the best treatment to get rid of the these mets, so that you can go on with your life.
I will be praying for you and your family.
A big hug,
KarlaV.

02-08-2011, 03:53 AM	#22
Kavy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 157	Re: I don't know what to say other than HELP !!! Hi, Jaqui, I am so sorry to hear about your brain mets, your brother's and dad's health problems as well. You have too much on your plate. Hang in there. I was also diagnosed last month with 3 brain mets. I wanted to have the tumors removed, and I went for surgery, but it was cancelled at last minute because of the tumors in my lungs, and I was so disappointed, I still am. I ended up having Xknife to zap the 3 tumors but one of them was 3 cm, and the best way to do it is to have removed first by surgery, then zap it with a SRS like Gamma Knife, Cyberknife, Xknife, Novalis, etc. I agree with Jackie that with a tumor that size, your neurosurgeon might want to remove it first before any radiation. I hope you find the best treatment to get rid of the these mets, so that you can go on with your life. I will be praying for you and your family. A big hug, KarlaV.