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How stereotactic radiosurgery treats the brain without a cut, what it can and cannot do, and what the day in the frame is actually like.
Gamma Knife radiosurgery, from the first scan to the years of follow-up.

Medical Disclaimer

Last updated: June 1, 2026

The content on American Radiosurgery is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for assessment, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified neurosurgery and radiation-oncology team.

Not medical advice, and not a treatment decision

Nothing on this site can tell you whether stereotactic radiosurgery is right for you. That decision rests on things that can only be judged in person and from your own imaging: the type, size, and position of the tumour or malformation, your symptoms, your general health, and how the target sits next to critical structures. We cannot and do not assess your case, and nothing here should be read as a recommendation for or against radiosurgery, surgery, or watching and waiting, or for any particular centre, platform, or clinician, for you specifically.

Results are not guaranteed

Where we quote control rates, obliteration rates, dose figures, or costs, these are ranges drawn from the published evidence, and they describe groups of patients treated for a specific condition, not you. Radiosurgery works slowly and works well for many people, but outcomes vary by diagnosis, by centre, and by individual, and no result can be promised. Treat every figure on this site as general context, not a forecast of your own outcome.

Personal experience is not guidance

Much of this site is a personal account of one person’s radiosurgery for an acoustic neuroma. Every tumour, malformation, treatment plan, and recovery is different. What was true for me may not be true for you, and these accounts are shared for support and context, not as instructions.

No doctor and patient relationship

Reading this site, or contacting us, does not create a doctor and patient relationship. Our medical reviewer checks articles for general accuracy; he is not your treating clinician and cannot advise on your individual case.

Radiosurgery is a serious treatment

Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers a high dose of radiation to a target in the brain or body. It has real risks and its effects unfold over months and years. Anything you read here should be discussed with your own team, who can see your scans, before you act on it.

In an emergency

If you have sudden severe symptoms, such as a rapidly worsening headache, new weakness or numbness, a seizure, vision loss, or loss of consciousness, contact your clinical team or your local emergency number immediately. Do not delay seeking professional help because of something you have read here.

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information accurate and current, but we make no warranties about its completeness or how it applies to your situation. Any reliance you place on it is strictly at your own risk. External links are provided for reference; we are not responsible for the content of third-party sites.

Always consult a professional

Always seek the advice of a qualified neurosurgeon, radiation oncologist, or other health professional with any questions about a brain or spinal condition or about radiosurgery, and never disregard professional advice because of information on this site.