Gamma knife treatment has failed and surgery is not an option, apparently. I am due another MRI scan in October but I don’t know where that might lead.
Has anyone else been in this situation? I am very frightened.
What happens next?: Gamma knife... - Acoustic Neuroma ...
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I had surgery 4 years ago as my AN was to big to use gamma knife on ....it wasnt completely removed but they debunked it from 28mm to 10mm
Thank you
radiotherapy treatment is a very good alternative, even better with concomitant oral chemotherapy.
stay strong and in good spirits. Stop consuming sugar and alcoholic beverages.
force!
Does sugar & salt have an impact on the growth or how steroid reacts? I find myself craving simple sweets!
I dont know exactly
Thank you
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