Hi Mandy, I am so sorry that you are going through so much. I was lucky as my neurosurgeon gave me all the choices but strongly recommended Gamma surgery. I was told it wouldn't shrink the tumor but would stop it from growing. I just had my 1 year MRI and it has gone from long and skinny to short and fat (like Me)! I have had no problems after the Gamma Surgery. Before I had it done, I researched the recommended neurosurgeon and he was/is the Director of the Gamma Surgery Dept. So I went with what he felt was best. Jill, another member of this group, "walked me through it". So if you decide to have Gamma surgery, I would be happy to "walk you through" it. Take care. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Joan