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Maddy77

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How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« on: June 11, 2014, 03:24:11 pm »
Hi All,
I am planning to take Cyber Knife for my 3.2x3x2.5cm tumor. For the same, I consulted multiple radiation oncologist, different doctors has different treatment options. So, not sure which one is right one for me. In Stanford, they preferred to treat in 3 sessions, 6 GY per session ( total 18Gy dosage). UCSF  preferred 5 sessions with 5GY per session( 25 GY total).In El Camino hospital, they were suggesting to treat in 25 sessions, 1.8 Gy per session( total 45GY)
It would be great if people who took cyber knife treatment can share their experience and number of sessions you had for the treatment. Appreciate your help

Maddy

PaulW

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2014, 10:02:06 pm »
I had single session ck 13gy
Personally I would go for 3 sessions.
The total amount of radiation is significantly reduced to your whole body
Ask about fractionation. The science and results of going beyond 3 fractions is far from proven or showing any clear advantage. Steven changs latest article in the newsletter hints that the advantages of fractionation with an's remains unanswered
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10x5x5mm AN
Sudden Partial hearing loss 5/28/10
Diagnosed 7/4/10
CK 7/27/10
2/21/11 Swelling 13x6x7mm
10/16/11 Hearing returned, balance improved. Feel totally back to normal most days
3/1/12 Sudden Hearing loss, steroids, hearing back.
9/16/13 Life is just like before my AN. ALL Good!

Maddy77

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2014, 01:04:02 am »
Thanks Paul for your response.

crivers

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2014, 03:18:55 pm »
Hi Maddy,

I had the procedure at Stanford with Dr. Chang - 3 sessions as you describe.
That was in 2011.
It proved very effective.
I am thankful that I am fully recovered (with the exception of poor hearing in my right ear).
I wish you the best of luck with your selection and your results.

Cheers.
Cayce
Rt side AN - discovered
Jul 09: 6mmx4mmx4mm
Feb 10: 8mmx5mmx5mm

CyberKnife - Stanford - Dr. Chang and Soltys
April 5 - 9th, 2010

john1455

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2014, 10:31:43 pm »
One thing we as patients need to avoid is trying to play doctor. Stanford's CK protocol is 3 sessions. I am sure with the vast experience they have as well as the many years of experience they have acquired since the invention of the CyberKnife there, the decision to use 3 sessions have been arrived at scientifically and based on actual patient results. Long story short, let the professionals decide, that is what they are trained for. Each individual simply needs to decide what modality they wish to be treated with and then leave the driving to the doctor.
Diagnosed with 19x16x19mm cystic AN right side on 7/2013
MRI on 3/2014 showed AN increased to 21x20mm
right side 70% hearing loss, tinnitus, balance issues
CK at Stanford completed 3/21/2014 (3 sessions)
Dr Steven Chang and Dr Iris Gibbs

TSS

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2014, 01:52:50 pm »
I had a 2.5 CM a year ago with 5 CK sessions;  the size reduced to 2.0 CM last MRI several months back.  Best wishes.  Todd

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2014, 07:59:52 am »
3 FSR Novalis LINAC at 6gy for a total of 18gy.
2.2 x 2.2 x 2.3cm AN -- 3 FSR LINAC Oct 23-25th 2013

mwatto

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2020, 11:58:47 pm »
Hi I had three sessions of Cyberknife early Feb 2019 and all is well. My AN is shrinking (recent MRI was Oct this year). The cystic aspects had disappeared. No side effects - hearing and balance remains good. My audiologist said no further hearing loss - stable. I had good balance and hearing begore and mine was on 2cm. I had 3 sessions of 6Gy so 18Gy in total.
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Michele
20 x19x14mm Cystic AN diagnosed Feb 2019. CK.
Mri 2019 shrinking: 18x17x13 mm.
Mri 2020 - no cysts visible stable.
MRI 2021 stable no change
MRI 2022 stable no change.
MRI 2023 Further reduction 12x12x10mm!! Hearing 85%
MRI 2024: No change AN or hearing

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2020, 10:55:42 pm »
2.5cm AN CK treated 11/19 Kaiser SSF 3 days 3GY each = 18GY total.

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Re: How many sessions of Cyber Knife and Dosage details
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2020, 07:22:57 pm »
Hi Maddy,

I also had 3 sessions with Dr. Chang and Dr. Soltys @ Stanford in 2015, fabulous doctors, staff and facilities.
Overall I am doing very well (some hearing loss in left ear post treatment).

Lots of luck for your treatment and a healthy recovery,

Stella
My AN Story – Sydney to Stanford CK
2.3 x 2.2  June 2022@7yrs
2.9 x 2.9  May 2020@5yrs
2.9 cm  Mar 2019@4yrs
2.9 cm  Aug 2018@3yrs
3.1 cm  Aug 2017@2yrs
3.2 cm  Aug 2016@1yr
3.2x3.0x2.5cm AN; CK Aug 2015