What are the Benefits of Radiosurgery?

Because the radiation delivered by radiosurgery is so highly focused, tumors can be treated with minimal damage to surrounding normal tissue. This creates several advantages:

• no incision
• no pain
• treatment is done on an outpatient basis
• usually no hair loss
• usually no nausea or fatigue
• most patients can return to normal activities the next day
• radiosurgery can treat tumors that would be difficult or impossible to remove with surgery
• radiosurgery can treat tumors that are resistant to conventional treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy
• radiosurgery is a possible option for patients unable to undergo conventional surgery