retrosigmoid

[petgroomer]

Not falling thro,, just waiting for the funds to accumulate
I'm not even sure how much they have towards it, but at least it's been okay'd... and that is a start!

[YYZAN]

While new here, I just wanted to correct Petgroomer about the availability of Gama Knives in Canada.  I know there are currently at least three in Canada; one in Sherbrook, one at the Toronto Western Hospital (where I am going today for a consult) and one in Winnipeg.  I also understand that there are at least two more coming to Ontario some time this year.

While I have access to one I am not sure I want to do it and that is why I am finding this board so useful.

[petgroomer]

Was recently told that CK is coming by this June to Ottawa.  Maybe sooner, like May to Hamilton
Hope that makes you feel better 

[YYZAN]

Sorry about that.  But unfortunately none of this makes me feel better.

[petgroomer]

YYZAN:
There is a difference between the Gamma Knife and the Cyber Knife.
Some of the amazing differences to me is that with Gamma, it cannot treat tumours over 3 cm.  Cyberknife can!
Also...
Gamma knife is not repeated and I think cannot be repeated in years to come. 
Cyberknife can infact be repeated.
I have the differences between the two on my TREATMENTS Page at www.vagalschwannoma.com
Phyl also posted some info on the cyberknife which I also pasted in there.
One more thing, the GAMMAKNIFE is available in those areas you mentioned, however, the CYBERKNIFE is only avail in Montreal Quebec.  Plus the two machines that will be coming to Ontario.  That is it for Canada. 
Let me know if Anne-Marie mailed you back yet. 

[yardtick]

I read my name, did I miss something?  I was away visiting my sister in Florida, just getting caught up.  Let me know how I can help.

Anne Marie

PS Yes Hamilton is getting CyberKnife in May at the Juravinski Cancer Clinic on the Hamilton Mountain

[petgroomer]

Hey Anne-Marie:
A different Anne-Marie that has surgery again on her vagal schwannoma (it regrew).  She is from Quebec.
Hope all is well...