Hi Sandy,
I was diagnosed with a 2.5 cm AN in May of this year - I am 49. I understand the consternation and went for multiple consultations to discuss radiation and surgery. The tiebreaker for me was a local well respected longtime neurosurgeon pointed me in the direction of radiation treatment. He basically said the surgery is not easy and the history with radiation is proving to be positive. I elected radiation at Baylor University in Dallas - Cyberknife. The have both Cyber & Gamma and have a long history of completing these type of procedures. The traffic was a bigger problem than the the five 40 minute sessions. I will have my 90 day follow up next week but will be surprised if they see anything unforeseen. Since the treatrment I think my hearing has improved and I know I feel tons better. I never had any significant side effects that are noticeable and have not missed a beat.
I will report my results after my f/u. Best of luck with your decision making.
- Todd
