marym Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 Hi All, Just recd news that my MRI showed a new brain met. Probably will have stereotactic radiation, but I'm waiting to hear. I have been doing so well - and was really surprised at the finding. I have no symptoms, and feel great. I'm dreading another treatment of the radiation just because of the pain of screwing on the head contraption. I know some places do not use the haed gear. Anyone have stereotactic radiation without the head gear? Mary Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted March 15, 2006 Posted March 15, 2006 Yes, Mary. The first time mom had SRS she had the "halo" with screws (she called it the crown of thorns), but the second time, they did not have to use it or any screws. Rather, she had a mask that resembled the one she had from WBR. I would definitely ask bc it is possbile. Good luck with everything. Glad you are feeling well! Quote
Ry Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Mary-- I am sorry to hear you have a new met. I am hoping you can avoid the halo. Good luck. Quote
michelepal Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Wishing you the best of luck! My prayers will be with you.. Michele Quote
karen335 Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Hi Mary, I had the mask also with the Stereotactic. No halo. Sending you prayers for continued success and good results on the treatment. Glad you are doing SRS. Please keep us posted... God Bless and hugs, Karen Quote
Don M Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Mary: I have never had brain mets, but if I did I would ask about cyberknife surgery. http://www.cyberknifesupport.org/forum/default.aspx?c=4 http://www.accuray.com/ It is supposed to be the most acccurate form of sterotactic sugery. They don't use a mask or a frame. Don M Quote
Don Wood Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Mary, sorry about the brain met. Hoping the treatment will take care of that with minimal side effects. Don Quote
carolhg Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Mary, I am so sorry to hear about the brain met. I am praying that you get the best treatment to get rid of the met. Prayers Quote
pammie Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Sorry for the news Mary. So thankful they found only one. had the same thing and they did the radiation and it is all going away fine. Praying for you to have wonderful results as well. pammie Quote
J.C. Posted March 16, 2006 Posted March 16, 2006 Sorry for the news, hope you get a good line on treatment for it. Good ideas already posted. Keep us posted, please. Jackie Quote
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