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Re: CyberKnife...SOUNDS PROMISING

Patrick:

Cyberknife does sound promising. I looked at it after my Dx but decided against it since there is no facility near me. If you are interested there is a cyberknife support group at www.cyberknifesupport.org. I think it is run by the people who make the equipment but it is helpful. There are several doctors who monitor the site and answer questions. Many people who have had the treatment also monitor the site and will answer questions you might have or offer observations on their results. If this is a route you are considering, check it out.

As Terry noted, side effects from Radiation come later, often several years later. As for it being experimental, it is for prostate, but it has been used for brain and other areas for a longer period of time. As for a treatment being experimental, if people did not take experimental treatment, I guess we would all still be using leeches. What is proven today was experimental a few years ago.

Good Luck

Fred

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