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----------------------------------------------------------- From: JB5757 Message 21 in Discussion Hi. This sounds sooo familiar. I underwent my 3dConformal fractionated radiotherapy at UCSF this past Dec for 6 wks and it was surreal and arduous. I had the same mesh mask strapped to a LINAC (GE or Siemans). I had the same dosages. Novalis is just one of a number of manufacturers of this type of equipment. My research found that the most impt factors were experience and familiarity with both the processes and the machines rather than just the latest and greatest technology where the staff is still learning it's idiosyncrasies. I trust your folks were as veteran as mine. I had a rotating team of techs where the rookie had 12 years of experience. Overall, my sight was not affected though my tumor too in the cavernous sinus - both sides - and near, but not touching the optic chiasm. My hearing was a bit cloudy for a number of weeks, but that has cleared up. My symptoms of nausea worsened and then got slightly better about half way through. Overall, I got to lose 20+ of fat :-) Frankly I am amazed that they put you though the Radiosurgery prep before they realized that the tumor was too close to operate. They really should have been able to discern this from your MRI's and send you to the fractionated route initially. Well, best of luck and feel free to contact me directly with any questions or need for support: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeff ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/PituitaryChat/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
