Radiation for young

[tam9912]

I am 32 male and diagnosis the AN 7 months ago. My AN is 2 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.4 cm.

Are there anyone in 30s choose GK first, not undergo surgery?

GK or radiation success after 10 or more years?

[richcooks]

I was diagnosed with an AN in 2003.  I had my AN radiated in 2010.  I did Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation.   I had to go five consecutive days.   I have had no issues since my treatment in 2010 except the continued ringing which was there before the treatment.   I have had some hearing loss but I still can hear out on my affected ear.    My brother also has a AN and was diagnosed around the same time I was.  He elected to have the GK.  Lost the hearing in his affected ear. 

Let me know if you have any particular questions. 

Best of luck.

[Director]

Hi tam9912,

The ANA and Stanford Medicine have a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 pm PT via Zoom.

The topic is, Radiation Treatment for Young Adults with AN. 

If this is of interest to you, you can find more information and register at https://anausa.org/programs/support-groups/upcoming-events

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Melanie at volunteers@anausa.org.

The ANA Team