Has anyone experienced stereotactic radiosurgery? I am wondering about the planning as well as the treatment itself. I would like to know what to expect and how successful it can be.
I'm not sure of your situation. Stereotactic radiosurgery is usually used to treatbrain tumours,or sometimes it may be used on secondary brain tumours (where the cancer has spread from the original primary site to the brain). If your situation is different, please get back to us. Our information explains how treatment is planned, and it includes links to potential side effects. Doctors will carefully plan treatment depending on the type of tumour and its size.
How successful the treatment is will depend on your situation, the type of tumour and where it is. The best person to discuss this with would be your specialist or nurse specialist (CNS) as they know your situation.
You may also find it helpful to post in theliving with cancer section, where more people may see your post and can share their experiences.
I hope the links above are helpful. please feel free to get back to us if you need any further information. You would also be welcome to give the nurses on the helpline a call. We are available between 9am and 5 pm Monday to Friday freephone 0808 800 4040.
What are the most likely side effects from Stereotactic radiosurgery, please? How long is a mask making appointment likely to be and can that be done on the treatment day as I will need to travel quite a long way to a suitable hospital.?
Hi there and thanks for getting back in touch with us
The most common side effect of sterotactic radiotherapy is fatigue, so feeling very tired and weary. There is more information about the possible side effects onthe brain tumour charitywebsite, so do take a look at these.
It usually takes up to 45 minutes to make a radiotherapy mask and we have more information about this process including a video on ourradiotherapy moulds and maskssection of the about cancer website.
I suggest speaking with the radiology department involved in your care to get a better understanding of what will happen for you. To be honest I think it is unlikely you will be able to have treatment the same day as the mould is made but really this is only a question the hospital treating you can answer.
