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Winter is back – and if you have trigeminal neuralgia, your facial pain may have returned or flared up, too. Cold air or wind can be one of the causes of trigeminal neuralgia’s excruciating facial sensations – making winter an especially painful season for many patients. What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes chronic pain in
Receiving a diagnosis of any type can be scary, but when the disease spreads to other parts of your body, having access to the most advanced treatments available is crucial. Brian metastases are lesions that develop when cancer from another part of the body, such as the lung, breast and colon, spreads to the brain. Advancements in medicine mean having
Medical professionals use several types of radiation in medical testing and treatment. X-rays, gamma rays, and other forms of ionizing radiation are used to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. This can be radiation that penetrates from outside the body, or radioactive particles that are ingested or inserted into the body. Imaging tests, such as x-rays, CT scans, and nuclear
Brain metastases are a condition that can be a very scary and uncertain diagnosis for a patient and their loved ones. If you or someone you care about has recently been diagnosed, understand that the medical community has new and effective treatment methods for brain metastases available. With advanced medical attention, people with brain metastases can survive longer and enjoy
Medical science continues to evolve at a rapid pace, often making treatments that were common several decades ago obsolete. Other procedures have advanced and become more effective. Gamma Knife treatment therapy is one of them. Gamma Knife is a form of stereotactic radiosurgery, a technique developed to treat deep brain tumors. Now, stereotactic radiosurgery is commonly used to treat multiple
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a condition of the brain or head, it is likely your doctor has recommended stereotactic radiosurgery as a treatment option. Gamma Knife and CyberKnife are two popular forms of stereotactic radiosurgery and while they are similar, there are differences to consider when choosing the right treatment option for you. Read on to learn more
Proton therapy has been considered an expensive and controversial cancer treatment in past years. While the popularity of the treatment and number of treatment centers is on the rise, there is still much to learn about this treatment and if it’s a viable option for patients. What is Proton Therapy? Proton therapy is a highly specialized form of radiation therapy
Treating a Meningioma A meningioma is the most common type of head tumor. It is not technically considered a brain tumor as it forms around the meninges, or the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Most meningiomas are benign and may not require immediate treatment, but some cases can be aggressive and may require meningioma surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery and/or
Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a minimally invasive, non-surgical option for patients with certain conditions of the head, neck and brain. If you’re considering Gamma Knife radiosurgery as a treatment for your condition, you’re probably curious about the possible side effects. The below outlines the immediate and delayed side effects of Gamma Knife in detail. How Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Works
As you are educating yourself about Gamma Knife radiosurgery, you may have come across the terms “head frame” or “halo.” The idea may seem a little intimidating, but the gamma knife head frame is actually a feature of Gamma Knife radiosurgery that allows your doctors to treat an area as precise as 0.15 mm – the width of just two
You are likely familiar with the idea of radiation therapy to treat brain tumors, but you may not be aware that there are different forms of radiation available. As you educate yourself about your treatment options, you may have come across the terms “whole brain radiation” and “targeted radiation.” It can be helpful to understand the differences between targeted and
Facial pain can range from nagging to debilitating, but it’s nothing anyone should have to live with. The first step is to determine the source of your pain, then how to treat it. Unfortunately, some underlying causes to your facial pain can have similar presentations, and it may take multiple visits to determine the source of your pain. The following
If your doctor has recommended Gamma Knife radiosurgery for your condition, your next step is to determine where you will undergo treatment. If you’ve never had to choose a Gamma Knife center before, you might not have a good idea of what you are looking for. Don’t feel overwhelmed. The following information is going to help you understand what qualities
Learning you have brain cancer can be an emotional process. But taking the time to learn about your condition and treatment options is a powerful way to help reduce some of the stress you may be feeling. It can help you have a deeper understanding during future conversations with your doctor and as you work together to develop the treatment
There’s one thing that all patients with trigeminal neuralgia have in common: pain. Sadly, the pain can be so intense that the condition was historically referred to as the “suicide disease.” However, thanks to dedicated clinicians and researchers, doctors now understand the underlying cause and have developed methods to treat trigeminal neuralgia. You may already have a trigeminal neuralgia procedure
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a condition of the brain or head, your doctor may have recommended a form of stereotactic radiosurgery, such as Gamma Knife, as a treatment option. If this is the case for your or a loved one, you are likely wondering what the Gamma Knife success rate is. The following will provide information on Gamma
If your doctor has recommended Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat your condition, one of your next steps will be finding a Gamma Knife treatment center in the tristate area. Even if you are still in the treatment planning phase, it can be helpful to understand more about your options. Educating yourself about your condition and treatment options is a powerful
Learning you have a brain tumor can be an overwhelming and emotional process. But stop and consider what you’re doing right now. You are taking the time to learn more about pituitary tumor awareness, including your condition and treatment options. You may not realize it, but self-education is a powerful way to develop confidence, set your mind at ease and
Whether you already have your Gamma Knife radiosurgery scheduled or you are still in the treatment planning process, it can be helpful to understand what to expect afterward. This allows you to plan ahead and avoid being caught off guard by any surprises. Educating yourself about your condition and treatment options can help you know you’ve covered all your bases,
Learning you have a medical condition can be difficult enough. Trying to understand more about your condition and treatment options can become overwhelming, especially when terminology sounds similar. You may have encountered terms like radiation, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, whole-brain radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. It can become confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. The following information will go in-depth
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