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		Treatment Name:		Gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery for benign and malignant brain tumors and brain metastases.

		Keywords:		Gamma Knife

		Phase:		Other / Approved

		Treatment ID#s:		VT1130

		Age Group:		Adult And Pediatric

		Min Karnofsky Score:		Not Specified

		Conditions:		Newly Diagnosed: Y Recurrent: Y Prior Surgery is Allowed Prior Radiation is Allowed Prior Chemotherapy is Allowed

		Last Updated:		12/03/2005

		Tumor Types:		Acoustic Neuroma Anaplastic Astrocytoma Any Malignant Brain Tumor Brainstem Glioma Craniopharyngioma Ependyoma Ganglioglioma Germ Cell Tumors Glioblastoma Multiforme Gliosarcoma Hemangioblastoma Low Grade Glioma Lymphomas Medulloblastoma Meningioma Metastatic Brain Tumor Mixed Glioma Oligodendroglioma High Grade Oligodendroglioma Low Grade Optic Glioma Pediatric Brain Tumors Pineal Gland Tumor Pituitary Tumors PNET Tumor Recurrent Malignant Pediatric Brain Tumors


		Comments:		Call 1-866-GKMERCY for information on the Gamma Knife

		Treatment Type:		Radiation.

		Contact:		Mercy Medical Center Richard Johnson, MD 1000 N. Village Ave Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Phone:516-705-2525 Email not available

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