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Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: doinoc on April 15, 2009, 07:54:19 am

Title: one dose GK
Post by: doinoc on April 15, 2009, 07:54:19 am

Hi all,  anyone out there have had one dose of GK as treatment?  That's what has been suggested to me since I have no hearing to preserve.  I have app on May 4th to set a date for treatment.  I also have an app scheduled with my surgeon on the 28th of this month because i haven't totally ruled out surgery as of yet until i gather a few more facts.  I am leaning towards radiation.  My symstoms have worsened and i just want to get this done with now.  Being out of work for surgery right now is not a good thing but since I'm a children's hairstlist, having extreme unsteadiness after radiation will prevent me from going to work also.  its a tough call for me.  I wish finances didn't have to play a part of my care but it does.  I'm also facing surgery for spurs on my neck that is also interfering with my work so I was trying to avoid 2 surgeries....so....any feedback will be appreciated
Deb

Title: Re: one dose GK
Post by: mk on April 15, 2009, 07:33:30 pm

GK is by definition single treatment (as opposed to fractionated CK and FSR). There are quite a few in the forum who had GK recently, mostly with encouraging results.
You are doing the right thing researching and consulting. There is a wealth of information here on all the different types of treatment and possible outcomes. I would suggest to read them carefully and to feel free to ask many questions.

Marianna

Title: Re: one dose GK
Post by: GRACE1 on April 20, 2009, 08:19:53 am

I had GK in 2006 and was totally pleased with it.  There are others who have had it more recently.  I will be glad to answer any questions.

Grace

Title: Re: one dose GK
Post by: gordy on April 20, 2009, 05:06:49 pm

i had GK july of 2007 my tumor size was 1.5 by 1.5. feel fine now just as i did before getting diagnosed. still poor hearing in that ear but hopefully the growth is done growing. good luck to you.

Title: Re: one dose GK
Post by: doinoc on April 20, 2009, 06:32:22 pm

Thank you for your responses.  I'm leaning towards GK.  Still a little leary of regrowth and problems down the road but its seems the option that is right for me be now in my life.  Affraid if i w/w to long it won't be an option for long if my tumor decides to take a growth spurt.