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pattyz · 05-12-2006, 07:35 AM

Susan,

My second recurrance of brain mets indicated 14 lesions. That was six mos after I had had the first two treated focally.

Since I was also nearly asymptomatic and largest met was 11mm, I was able to have these 14 treated in a series.

I had SRS to four tumors, treating the largest and most dangerously placed.

Then another SRS to an additional four as they grew a bit, several months later.

Finally, was able to have CyberKnife (new facility locally) to treat the final six tumors. This was done in two sessions two days apart, a few months post second SRS.

I am now in a position where my latest (3rd) recurrance of brain mets was determined to be too dangerous to continue focalized rads. Each session of rads DO deliver radiation in a pathway, tho' in small amounts. However, since repeated sessions CROSS paths, it is a cummulative dosage.

I hope that answers your question

) I FOUGHT to proceed this way, but my med onc was supportive, atleast.

best wishes,
pattyz

05-12-2006, 07:35 AM	#3
pattyz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 306	Susan, My second recurrance of brain mets indicated 14 lesions. That was six mos after I had had the first two treated focally. Since I was also nearly asymptomatic and largest met was 11mm, I was able to have these 14 treated in a series. I had SRS to four tumors, treating the largest and most dangerously placed. Then another SRS to an additional four as they grew a bit, several months later. Finally, was able to have CyberKnife (new facility locally) to treat the final six tumors. This was done in two sessions two days apart, a few months post second SRS. I am now in a position where my latest (3rd) recurrance of brain mets was determined to be too dangerous to continue focalized rads. Each session of rads DO deliver radiation in a pathway, tho' in small amounts. However, since repeated sessions CROSS paths, it is a cummulative dosage. I hope that answers your question ) I FOUGHT to proceed this way, but my med onc was supportive, atleast. best wishes, pattyz