A member asked:

If i get stereotactic radio surgery done for my epileptic seizures will the radiation cause me to have cancer im a healthy 24 year old male and just worried if i ever get this procedure done for my condition if the radiation will give me cancer?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

What are the potential side effects, including any risk ( likely very small) of developing cancer from targeted radiotherapy, are excellent questions to ask Neurosurgeon or Interventional Radiologist performing the procedure. It is never a bad idea to get a second opinion before surgical interventions Best of luck.

Answered 4/9/2021

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The surgical use of imaging is virtually unlikely to cause any statistical cancer risk, and should not dissuade the approach if all else has failed or there is a localized area triggering seizures. One alternative to be considered if not previously done, might be a Vagal Nerve Stimulator.

Answered 4/12/2021

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