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The discovery of a brain metastasis on top of an existing cancer diagnosis can be difficult news. But understanding and recognizing the common symptoms is crucial for early detection. Early detection of brain metastases is crucial for several reasons: Better treatment outcomes: Early intervention can lead to more effective treatment options. Symptom management: Addressing symptoms before they worsen can significantly
Hearing the term “skull base tumor” can feel daunting, but understanding its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of this complex condition can make a world of difference for patients and their loved ones. What Is a Skull Base Tumor? A skull base tumor is an abnormal growth located at the base of the skull, where the brain meets the neck. This
Living with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) can feel like a never-ending battle. The intense, sharp facial pain can disrupt your everyday activities and diminish your quality of life, but there is hope. There are various treatments and pain management strategies that can help ease your pain. Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia TN is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, responsible for
Receiving a diagnosis of acoustic neuroma can lead to many questions, but the most important one is: Where should I go to get the best care? Because most cases of acoustic neuroma progress slowly, the symptoms are often managed by a neurologist or ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist. Often, your doctor will let you know when it is time
When faced with a diagnosis like brain metastases, the emotional and physical challenges can feel overwhelming. However, advancements in medical treatments have opened doors to more effective, less invasive options. Among these, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery stands out as a revolutionary approach. What Are Brain Metastases? Brain metastases occur when cancer cells spread from their original site to the brain. These
Patients with longstanding trigeminal neuralgia that has not responded well to medical treatment may decide that it is time to work with a neurosurgeon to undergo another type of treatment. A surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia is available. Microvascular decompression surgery is an open surgery during which a small hole is opened in the skull and the neurosurgeon places
How Your Health Insurance Influences the Cost of Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment We know health insurance terms can be confusing. Valley’s Patient Financial Advocates will gladly help with any questions you may have about your health plan, such as whether Valley Hospital and Valley Medical Group are in-network and what your maximum out-of-pocket costs might be. You can contact them at
If you need treatment for a neurological condition, your provider may recommend a type of radiation therapy called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). There are several types or “brands” of SRS, each made (and named) by a different medical device company. Examples include Gamma Knife, CyberKnife and TrueBeam. Here at The Valley Gamma Knife Center, we often see patients seeking an expert
If your provider recommends Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat your acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) tumor, you may have questions about the recovery period. Fortunately, for most people there is very little down time after Gamma Knife treatment. Although you may have some side effects from the radiation, these are usually mild and manageable. Below, we have answered the most
If you are considering or scheduled to have Gamma Knife radiosurgery, you are probably wondering about the recovery time and potential side effects. The good news is most people are back on their feet — and back to their regular activities — within a day or two of treatment. Because Gamma Knife is noninvasive, you will not have to manage
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a meningioma, you may be feeling overwhelmed, scared, and stressed. While any diagnosis is scary, a meningioma has several treatment options, making it potentially overwhelming to pick which one is best for you. So how do you determine which treatment to go with? This article will focuses on the different meningioma treatment options and
Gamma Knife radiation is one of the most technologically advanced treatment methods for brain tumors and other brain abnormalities today, but many people don’t know about it. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor or abnormality, you’re probably overwhelmed. Getting any diagnosis is scary, and facing your treatment options can be very stressful. When it comes to treatment,
You’ve been having some dizziness lately and, you feel like your hearing is blunted. You make an appointment with your physician and, after some tests, you’re diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. That means you might have to undergo some type of acoustic neuroma surgery. What is an acoustic neuroma? What are the treatment options? What does recovery look like? Will your hearing be
Vestibular schwannoma surgery has a 78.2% to 86.9% success rate. It’s amazing how far the techniques for removing an acoustic neuroma have come. And, depending on the size and location of yours, you may be eligible to get surgery for your vestibular schwannoma. A vestibular schwannoma, also known as an acoustic neuroma, can cause a myriad of symptoms in the patients that
You’ve been feeling a little more tired than usual and, your vision has been going blurry. You drag yourself to the doctor’s office for a check-up and, they do a blood test. It comes back that you have elevated hormones, so the doctor orders an MRI. There’s a tiny lump attached to your pituitary gland. You have a pituitary tumor.
Did you know that approximately 20 million Americans suffer from chronic tinnitus? Out of those 20 million, 2 million have extreme cases that substantially impact their quality of life. Chronic tinnitus is both severely uncomfortable and disheartening. If you suffer from chronic tinnitus, you already know that the ringing and buzzing in your ears can be a debilitating condition. Nobody wants to listen to a noise that never
Overview of Microvascular Decompression Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a surgical procedure designed to treat trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and other neurovascular compression syndromes. These conditions are often the result of abnormal compression of a cranial nerve. Trigeminal neuralgia is the one of the worst pain conditions around. It is often mistakenly diagnosed as a tooth problem as it
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, surgery might not be the only option for treatment. It can be difficult to live every day of your life in pain. But the good news is that you have various options other than surgical procedures like Microvascular Decompression (MVD) to treat this painful condition. We will talk
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 about Gamma
Learning about your treatment options available in NJ can be like learning a new language. However, the differences between stereotactic radiosurgery vs. Gamma Knife doesn’t have to be confusing. Learning More About Your Options Educating yourself about the treatment options available in northern NJ is a great idea. It will aid you in your conversations with your doctor. It will
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