MRI at 14 post SRS shows enlargement: swelling or growth

[carriekartman]

Does anyone know the window that's reasonable to expect increases in swelling from SRS ? I had swelling that they said was expected, on a scan at 6 months post-radiation, but my scan this week (14 months post radiation) shows the tumor is even bigger. I'm waiting to talk with the docs, but would appreciate any insights in the meantime. I need to uncover if this is growth from swelling, and how we can tell, if that's even possible. The dimensions from first observation in 10/23, to this week: 1.2 x.6 x.6 to 1.8 x 1.2 x 1.1 Advice welcomed!