ni Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Dad had seizures recently and was hospitalised. they gave him Manitol and Epsolin to control the seizures and asked for an MRI. The scan revealed that there are FOUR lesions in the brain!! Doctors say there is not much point to doing radiation esp. because they have already done radiation in one spot so cannot give it again. Dad wants it though. He also seems much better since he cam back home than he has been in months! Is this an effect of the medicines? Doctors are saying he has 3 months at the most...but he does not look like someone who is dying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Ni, so sorry to hear the news of your dad -- the seizures and the brain scan. My prayers are with you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 What about that gamma knife thing???? Have you looked into that and maybe aks the doctor about that. Also get a 2nd opinion if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 I agree with Karma. My husband had the stereotactic radiosurgery to his brain tumor and it reduced significantly. When we asked about other brain mets occurring we were told the procedure could be done repeatedly. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 I am so sorry to hear about your father. My husband had 5 brain lesions found on diagnosis. He had 22 whole brain radiation treatments initially. About 4 months later, MRI found 3 of the lesions were still visible and continued to have some swelling surrounding them. He subsequently had stereotactic radiosurgery. (aka Gamma knife or X-knife) They were able to "zap" all three lesions. We were told that if he has a reoccurance that he could have this procedure again and again if needed. It is quite safe with a very quick recovery period. Here is a website that can provide you with more information: http://www.irsa.org/radiosurgery.html I hope this information helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 My sister just had Gamma Knife for her brain lession. They found another one when she went in for the treatment and they took care of both of them. The doctor said they could do up to seven at one time. Push for a second opinion. Blessings, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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