Proton Beam Radiation

[Gus]

I was diagnosed with a 7 mm AN in Sept 2010 with a 0.7 Tesla, so will get a redo in Feb 2011.
Howver, I did meet with ProCure in Oklahoma City and told that I was not a candidate, because my tumor was too small.
They said they like to see >15 mm tumor before they treat.
Has anyone heard of a size limitation for Proton Beam?

Gus

[Jim Scott]

Gus ~

I'm not aware of a general minimum size limit for treating an acoustic neuroma with Proton Beam radiation.  I suspect that ProCure has decided to set their own limit on size, although I'm not certain of their rationale.  You might want to inquire about this.   Your AN is very small but should be treatable with radiation, if you choose it.

Jim

[tsl]

Hi Danielle,
I've sent you a personal message re my proton beam radiation experience at MGH. 
-Theresa (tsl)