How long after SRS for the first MRI follow up

[DanFouratt]

I have a question for those who had SRS and their first follow up.  My 6 month was scheduled for the end of March.  I have opted for open heart surgery (yes it has been a bad year).  I cancelled my follow up and told them why.  I want to recover.  Please note the recovery time is similar to a surgical recovery for an AN.  She rescheduled the MRI for less then 21 days post Open Heart Surgery.  I will not be driving by that time and plan on cancelling that one, with a recommend follow up.

How long have some of you waited for the first follow up?  I have read some people are doing it at a year.  I also have read that if the tumor grew it is attributed to the radiation treatment.  If it shrunk fine.  Regardless we will wait and watch and do another MRI in 6 months. So how beneficial is the six month follow up?

I have reached out to some in the medical world but would like to know real world stories.

Thanks

Dan

[mwatto]

I have mine done once a year no contrast (including first follow up- mine did not swell btw) But see Dr Chang video as he mentions can wait a bit longer. I feel if no new symptoms then not urgent. I am surprised that at 5 years my latest consult specialist said I must continue to have yearly...

[DanFouratt]

Michelle,

What time frame was the presentation by Dr. Chong. I tried to find it and failed.

Thanks

Dan

[mwatto]

Hi Dan
You need to login and its in the Webinar library under Cyberknife. https://www.anausa.org/members-portal/webinar-library/796-cyberknife-radiosurgery-for-acoustic-neuromas

[DanFouratt]

Got it and thanks,

Dan