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Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: Ugne3030 on November 08, 2014, 10:22:04 pm

Title: Toronto western gamma knife centre
Post by: Ugne3030 on November 08, 2014, 10:22:04 pm

Hi,

I am considering gamma knife treatment in Toronto. I met with Dr .Payne, a radiologist and was not impressed with him at all. I met with Dr. Zadeh, a neurosurgeon who was amazing and made me feel better about the treatment. Can anyone share their experiences with me. I am concerned about nuking my tumour. It is now 2.6 cm. anyone have their treatment in TO?

Adam

Title: Re: Toronto western gamma knife centre
Post by: Echo on November 09, 2014, 06:58:51 pm

Hi Adam,

I had treatment at TWH GK Center September 2013.  I'm not familiar with the two Dr.s, that you have mentioned.  The Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada (Toronto group) can provide a listing of the most popular and experienced neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists in the city who could offer you a second opinion if you are interested.  You can also connect through that group with others who have been treated at TWH.

My experience with the GK Center was a good one.  My AN was 2.4cm when zapped and I am waiting now for the results from my one year follow up MRI.  I was well cared for, in and out in one day - no major issues post treatment.  I have had some problems, but they were to be expected due to post treatment swelling. I did not require steroids and I never needed to take a day off work.  Most of the post treatment issues I had are now behind me.

Email me if you would like more specific information about my experience.  I am quite pleased so far with the result and for me it was the right decision.

Cathie.

Title: Re: Toronto western gamma knife centre
Post by: Ugne3030 on November 09, 2014, 07:50:46 pm

Hi Cathie,

Thanks for the information. How do,I e-mail you. I also joined ANAC and through them dr. Zadeh was the second opinion.

Adam

Title: Re: Toronto western gamma knife centre
Post by: CHD63 on November 09, 2014, 08:39:03 pm

Hi Adam .....

For privacy/security reasons, we do not put email addresses in posts.  You can private message Cathie by clicking on the private message bubble just below her name.

Clarice

Title: Re: Toronto western gamma knife centre
Post by: Ugne3030 on November 10, 2014, 07:25:01 pm

Thanks for the information

Cathie has reached out to me.

Title: Re: Toronto western gamma knife centre
Post by: vb on December 28, 2014, 05:12:00 pm

Hi

My name is Vivian. I had Gk Almost 5 years ago. I had a goid experience with Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Cusimano. My tumor was 2.2cm. No growth. I am from Thornhill Toronto.

Vivian