It was a Linac machine, so a little different from GK and CK but I'd say more like GK. There was a ring in place and just one dose. I don't understand the differences in all of these machines, but have been told it's like Coke and Pepsi and that expertise in using a particular machine is what is important. Cheryl, there were a few others here who thought that, so I just want others to know for future that it can be done at Iowa. They don't do a lot of ANs, so that is the downside, but do hundreds of other benign head tumors. The radiologist is top-notch and it is a top-notch center so I felt comfortable. Also, he did a lot more ANs at Florida before coming to Iowa. Since I live right here, I decided to do it here as follow up will be easy and as hearing goes, I will have a good center to deal with that as well. Dr. Gantz was involved in the planning and will continue to be involved with hearing issues.
I'm doing well. Will post later in post-treatment (whew!) about how it went.
