Q: Which doctor should I consult for radiosurgery?
A: You should consult a Radiation Oncologist (a cancer specialist who treats cancers by radiation therapy)
Advertisement
Q: Is cancer radiosurgery painful?
A: No. This is a non-invasive and virtually painless procedure.
Q: Is Gamma Knife® surgery always successful?
A: The success rate of Gamma Knife® surgery is between 70% and 90%.
Q: How long does the Gamma Knife® procedure take?
A: The procedure takes between 30 minutes and 3 hours. It depends on the size, shape, and location of the tumor/lesion and the number of radiation doses required.
Q: Which is better - CyberKnife® or Gamma Knife®?
A: CyberKnife® is better. Gamma Knife® can only treat brain and cervical spine tumors, using a single high dose of radiation, while CyberKnife® can treat any part of the body.
