There are a number of ways to treat brain metastases, yet not every patient is a candidate for every type of treatment. It is your right—and indeed, your obligation—to take responsibility for your health and to fully explore the options open to you.
The information on brain mets treatment options in this section may be helpful when discussing your treatment with your physician. If your physician does not discuss an option you are interested in pursuing, you may wish to consult with another doctor or neurosurgical specialist for a second opinion.
Patients are sometimes hesitant to question their physician’s choice of treatment, but it’s your brain, your health, your life—therefore it’s your right to look at options, including gentle, noninvasive Gamma Knife surgery, the only radiosurgical treatment for brain mets approved by the FDA.
Learn more about treatment options by clicking through on the links in the left column.
