Monthly Archives: August 2007

Yvonne Foong’s May 2007 Thoracic Spine MRI report

There is a large magnetic artifact opposite the T1-T2 level. In the upper thoracic spine there are multiple what appear to be dural based foci causing prominent impingement upon the spinal cord. The largest of these measures approximately 7mm and … Continue reading

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Why you should get good MRI scans.

I found a message written by someone from St. Anthony Hospital. Have a look. THere is no reason to think CK will be less effective than GK, and the data to date shows the same 95-98% control rates. He is … Continue reading

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Something I wrote for a second opinion

Below is a message I wrote in an online bulletin board, addressing doctors at Stanford Hospital, California. The founder of this online forum is Dr. John Adler M.D. the inventor of the Cyberknife Radiiosurgery. Hello there! I am a young … Continue reading

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Cyberknife Radiosurgery may also cause side effects

Cyberknife may have side-effects too. Read Rebecca‘s account. Here is a better explanation of what Cyberknife is, in case the previous study report is too confusing for you.

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Cyberknife Frameless Single-Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery

The Cybernnife single-fraction radiosurgery defers from earlier versions of radiosurgery. The Cyberknife is a lightweight LINAC machine mounted on a robotic arm that can be maneuvered up to six degrees in positioning. It is a frameless non-invasive treatment, unlike the … Continue reading

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Cyberknife Radiosurgery locations

I’m currently looking at Cyberknife radiosurgery to treat my spine tumors. I’m becoming more conscious of the weakness and numbness in college. Are the tumors growing larger? I don’t know for sure until we get an MRI done. Should I … Continue reading

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Vote for this year’s AYA Most Outstanding Youth Of The Year

Voting for the AYA Most Outstanding Youth of The Year 2007 begins today! CLICK HERE to cast your votes and view the video interviews. My nominee, Reuben, did not make it to the final shortlist. But that’s okay. He already … Continue reading

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