Brain Cancer
There are over 120 different types of brain tumors, which make effective treatment complicated. At present, the standard treatments for brain tumors include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. These may be used either individually or in combination.
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IMRT Treatment
Radiation Therapy Options
Two of the ways in which radiation therapy can be delivered with the highest precision are intensity modulated radiation therapy, or IMRT, and stereotactic radiotherapy. Both of these treatment approaches involve delivery of radiation as precisely as is possible.. The Gamma Knife, a device specially designed to deliver high, single doses of radiation to tumors within the brain, commonly is used to deliver stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Smith has been involved with the San Diego Gamma Knife Center since its inception, and is a very experienced practitioner of this special technique.
For more information see: CyberKnife Centers of San Diego- Intracranial Lesions
