What is meant by “cure” in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?
The cure of a brain tumor by radiosurgery means that the tumor loses its ability to grow and remains the same size, never growing again. The intensely focused gamma rays destroy the ability of the cells to divide. Sometimes benign tumors actually shrink over time and malignant tumors may completely disappear. This curative process occurs over months to years.
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