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Quality of life: Gamma Knife surgery and whole brain radiation therapy
1Gamma Knife Program, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba. JNesbitt@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Abstract:
Cerebral metastasis of cancers originating outside the brain has traditionally been treated with whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT). Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (GKS) provides safe and effective alternative treatment that is less invasive and has fewer side effects. Both WBRT and GKS are reviewed and discussed in terms of quality of life and health outcomes. The case studies of two individuals who underwent Gamma Knife surgery are presented.

