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Has anyone done stereotactic radiosurgery for a brain tumor?
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Yes: Stereotactic guidance for brain surgery is commonly performed. Similar guidance for radiation therapy is less available.
Answered 9/13/2015
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Yes: This is a common approach in many centers when there is one relatively small lesion (or sometimes a few localized lesions).
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: Gamma knife and cyber knife. Commonly available. Look for center on line.
Answered 7/5/2012
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