Difficult new results: brain metastasis and gammaknife treatment

As I am 6 days out of Gamma Knife radiation, so I can share my experience. The actual treatment wasn't difficult process, 2 treatments over 2 days. I had a mask made for me that was attached to the unit, so I was unable to move my head. Each treatment was around 1 hr. There was music of my choice which really helped me. I used the time to meditate and I may even had a nap in there.

For most of these past 5-6 days, I felt like I have had "static electricity" going on in my brain, like I felt very "buzzy". These symptoms were worse throughout the morning then slowly subsided in late afternoon.
I also found that my arms and hands were very shaky, but my guess is that those side effects were from the Dexamethasone steroid treatment I am on.
All of these side effects are diminshing as the week goes on.
Open for any questions.

Here's a great quick explanation of the differences by a cyber knife (LINAC) facility. I would always choose gamma knife if it were an optional. There' is a reason why all NCCN member institutions except two offer it. There's no need to add extra margins to account for latency. 3mm might make all the difference in the world.

Won't add the link but Google
CyberKnife versus Proton Therapy versus Gamma Knife

Cyber knife Miami should be the first result. They a LINAC facility

My original place was to have gamma knife to my 3 Mets but they grew too much and ended up having a craniotomy followed by LINAC to the tumor bed. 1 Year later I developed cerebral radiation necrosis and lost all peripheral vision to the left.

I still enjoy life. Don't drive because it's too scary and I run into things often. I've had 5 year to adjust now and if I stay out of crowds you wouldn't know. It's actually a tiny bit better today than when it first happened. Then I could see only to the right. If I looked at you only the left side of your face was visible. Now I can see whole faces but still nothing left of the face. It's way less unnerving now.

Thanks for adding this update @donnademps. I'm glad that you are past the treatments. Now, we are all hoping for good news for you. When will they do a scan to see the results?

As I am 6 days out of Gamma Knife radiation, so I can share my experience. The actual treatment wasn't difficult process, 2 treatments over 2 days. I had a mask made for me that was attached to the unit, so I was unable to move my head. Each treatment was around 1 hr. There was music of my choice which really helped me. I used the time to meditate and I may even had a nap in there.

For most of these past 5-6 days, I felt like I have had "static electricity" going on in my brain, like I felt very "buzzy". These symptoms were worse throughout the morning then slowly subsided in late afternoon.
I also found that my arms and hands were very shaky, but my guess is that those side effects were from the Dexamethasone steroid treatment I am on.
All of these side effects are diminshing as the week goes on.
Open for any questions.

Here's a great quick explanation of the differences by a cyber knife (LINAC) facility. I would always choose gamma knife if it were an optional. There' is a reason why all NCCN member institutions except two offer it. There's no need to add extra margins to account for latency. 3mm might make all the difference in the world.

Won't add the link but Google
CyberKnife versus Proton Therapy versus Gamma Knife

Cyber knife Miami should be the first result. They a LINAC facility

My original place was to have gamma knife to my 3 Mets but they grew too much and ended up having a craniotomy followed by LINAC to the tumor bed. 1 Year later I developed cerebral radiation necrosis and lost all peripheral vision to the left.