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Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: Mark_UK_73 on April 06, 2010, 05:38:57 am

Title: Treatment Completed
Post by: Mark_UK_73 on April 06, 2010, 05:38:57 am

I had my GN treatment on Monday 29th March, and would like to tell those of you out there considering GK that the treatment itself is absolutely nothing to worry about.  I was taken down for frame fitting at 8:00 and was finished treatment and eating lunch by 11:45.  I felt a bit tired for the first week after treatment and had some slight dizzyness, but nothing a good afternoon nap couldn't sort.  My pin holes from the frame are now also almost gone.

I have been told I don't have to have a scan for a year as any time less than that would not show any real difference in size and nature of the tumour.  I know there is always the possibility that the GN won't have worked, but with a success rate of 97% I felt it was a risk worth taking.

Anybody who would like greater detail on what the procedure was like or would like to ask any specific questions, please feel free to send me a message.

Mark

Title: Re: Treatment Completed
Post by: sunfish on April 06, 2010, 05:57:42 am

Congratulations on getting through treatment!  I had Cyberknife treatment three weeks ago, with a rocky initial recovery, but currently no lasting side effects.  It's great to be putting this problem behind us, isn't it?

Title: Re: Treatment Completed
Post by: Jim Scott on April 06, 2010, 01:06:05 pm

Congratulations Mark - and thanks for the encouraging description of your GK experience.

Jim

Title: Re: Treatment Completed
Post by: Lizard on April 06, 2010, 02:48:58 pm

Congrats to you!  So happy the radiation went well  :D

Title: Re: Treatment Completed
Post by: nanramone on April 07, 2010, 08:22:21 pm

Mark, this is encouraging to people like me, because I am waiting a call from doctors in Pittsburgh and hope they suggest radiation as the best thing for me. The first surgeon I saw thinks I'm a good candidate for that. I was initially very afraid of the idea of radiation, but have changed my mind after much reading.

As usual, I am very grateful for everyone's input here, and will return to post more as I make my decision.

take care...

Nancy

Title: Re: Treatment Completed
Post by: joebloggs on April 07, 2010, 11:54:41 pm

That's great Mark, well done!

Title: Re: Treatment Completed
Post by: GRACE1 on April 08, 2010, 07:23:48 am

Wonderful news on your procedure.

Grace

Title: Re: Treatment Completed
Post by: lori67 on April 08, 2010, 08:33:34 am

Great news!

Can't argue with a 97% success rate!

Glad you're doing well!

Lori

Title: Re: Treatment Completed
Post by: ppearl214 on April 08, 2010, 07:41:17 pm

Mark! Congrats on officially being a "toastie Postie". Please keep us updated how you do post-treatment (isn't it lovely to say that?) and sending wellness wishes your way!

Cheers!
Phyl