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Anyone know any thing about (SRS) Stereotactic Radio Surgery? Is thisused in brain tumors PrimaryDr said I should ask my Cancer Dr about.

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Jacksonville, FL
March 3
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Thank you, Karen…your kind words mean a lot! Hugs back…💙

March 30
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Praying for you Dear Stephanie 💗
Wish I knew more to help with what you are going through. Always here to listen tho. Big hugs 🥰

March 29
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I had SBRT for NSCLC adenocarcinoma stage 1. 3 sessions, 3-4 days apart. No side effects except for fatigue, low energy and not much stamina. Some really good days and others with above symptoms. I am almost 78 so I chose not to have surgery. Ask LOTS of questions, please!

March 29 (edited)
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

In April 2019 I had radiation (SBRT) on my lower left lobe, where the cancer had returned. I had 30 treatments over 6 weeks. It radiated the cancer only, no tissue damage and I felt great every day after, no tiredness, no side effects of any kind and I'm now almost 7 years cancer free. I still get CT every three months due to COVID in 2023 that ended up being Aspergillosis Fungal Pneumonia. Fungal antibiotics for ever and doing well. I live in the Seattle Wa. area and the Top Cancer Clinics and Doctors that use the most innovative treatments.
Good luck to your husband 💜🙏🏼

March 3
MyLungCancerTeam

What is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and how is it used for lung cancer?

SRS is a highly precise type of radiation therapy that uses many small beams of radiation aimed at a tumor from multiple angles. Despite the name "surgery," it's actually a non-invasive radiation treatment - no incisions are involved.

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What is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and how is it used for lung cancer?

SRS is a highly precise type of radiation therapy that uses many small beams of radiation aimed at a tumor from multiple angles. Despite the name "surgery," it's actually a non-invasive radiation treatment - no incisions are involved.

For lung cancer, SRS is sometimes used to treat metastases that have spread to the brain instead of whole-brain radiation. It's also part of a broader category called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), which can be used to treat early-stage lung cancer.

During treatment, you would lie on a table while a machine (like CyberKnife) delivers precise radiation to the tumor site for about 10 to 40 minutes. After the session, you can go home the same day.

Recent studies have shown that this type of targeted radiation can be just as effective as surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, with potentially easier recovery and better quality of life. It's particularly helpful for people who may not be good candidates for traditional surgery.

Your cancer doctor can help determine if SRS is right for your specific situation and explain the potential benefits and drawbacks compared to other treatment options.

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