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03-22-2006, 11:45 AM

Ester,
Oh yes, I do know that after having refused WBR these past 3 1/2 yrs, having had 16 brain mets treated with five seperate focalized treatments.

However, large lesions are STILL considered to be best handled by removal with focal rads to follow. Under the right conditions. Overall health etc. That is the general consenses of the brain experts. And up to date.

In my second 'recurrance', I had 14 brain mets at once. I still refused WBR and over the course of a year had these treated in smaller batches.

My first dx was just two lesions: 1.cm and 6mm.

My third recurrance is again, multiple. I've been at this a long time. Have had my 'limit' of focalized rads. They cross over and accumulate and mine have not been simply in one area of brain, but truly all over. Front to back, side to side.

I've been incredibly lucky and blessed.

03-22-2006, 11:45 AM	#16
pattyzimba Guest Posts: n/a	Ester, Oh yes, I do know that after having refused WBR these past 3 1/2 yrs, having had 16 brain mets treated with five seperate focalized treatments. However, large lesions are STILL considered to be best handled by removal with focal rads to follow. Under the right conditions. Overall health etc. That is the general consenses of the brain experts. And up to date. In my second 'recurrance', I had 14 brain mets at once. I still refused WBR and over the course of a year had these treated in smaller batches. My first dx was just two lesions: 1.cm and 6mm. My third recurrance is again, multiple. I've been at this a long time. Have had my 'limit' of focalized rads. They cross over and accumulate and mine have not been simply in one area of brain, but truly all over. Front to back, side to side. I've been incredibly lucky and blessed.