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cyberknife radiation
jeanhomer:
Hi,
I was diagnosed with a AN in February of 2017. My AN was 1cm. On wait and watch second mri on Aug. 3rd. The AN grew to 1.2cm. The neurosurgeon said he would not operate it was too risky. He would have to go through the mastoid. I would be deaf in the that ear. Also long surgery too risky. I should add I am 78 years old. He suggested I should have cyberknife radiation. Went back to my ENT who suggested I get the second opinion. My symptoms that brought me to ENT were, tinnitis, fullness and some hearing loss. Thought it might be wax. Surprise! I had my first treatment on Friday, felt fine after the radiation, later, the fullness intensified, and my hearing decreased. Second treatment on Monday, decided to wait till then to ask why. I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else who had cyberknife. Kind of nervous about the next 2 treatments. 1 on Monday and the 3rd on Wednesday. Appreciate your comments,
Thank you
v357139:
Hi Gemini and welcome. Sometimes after radiosurgery the tumor can swell as it starts to die. That swelling can cause additional or increased symptoms. So it might be good news that the tumor is dying. Best thing to do is to report these symptoms to your doctor and see what he has to say about it. He will have the best idea on what it means. Best of luck and keep us posted.
Rich
jeanhomer:
thank you Rich. Next treatment this morning at 10am. Definitely wil ask why fullness has increased and hearing a problem.
I know it could swell after cyberknife, just didn"t think it was so soon. Also tinnitis changes frequency( don't know how else to explain it.)
Thank you,
Jean
jeanhomer:
Finished radiation October 11th. Had swelling and double vision after first treatment. Steroids helped and vision cleared up.
I guess swelling is starting again. My head is not right, I feel very wobbly. They gave me steroids again and this time it
hasn't helped. I know time and patience are important, but the unknown is very scary. What are my expectations?
Will this be the next 4 months or so. MRI in April to see if it shrunk. Any suggestions in how to navigate these next 4
months. Not complaining just confused and freightened. Thank you for any insight.
Jean
jeanhomer:
new issues, some paralysis on tumor side . left eye will not cooperate, mouth is crooked. of course, head is a little
different. the doctor was surprised it happened so soon. He just put me of prednisone, Took the first 6 pills
this morning. I guess it's wait and see. the steroid he originally ordered didn.t help. I think it was Decadrom.
Any help as is this what you may have experienced and how long etc. Will appreciate any help, suggestions or whatever.
Thank you
Jean
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