I was so grateful to find this group! Has anyone on here ever heard of Brain Lab? I see that lots of people have had Gamma Knife. Thanks!

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No never heard of it..what is it?

It is a type on Radiation machine that they use where I am from. No one seems to know anything about it on here. I hope its something like GK so at least I know some peoples experiences, it's almost more scary not knowing.

Hmmmmm where are you from? I was thinking about just google ing it to know what it is.. all I have never really heard about is a gamma knife surgery and maybe 1 other.. good luck though and just stay positive

I found this link about Brain Lab online. Hope it helps you.

Brain Lab

kim, I maybe a little late to this discussion, but BrainLab is a navigation tool used in the operating room that doesn't rely on CT imaging. It is used during surgery to help surgeons know exactly where they are in the spine/brain. It is not a radiation treatment, but I imagine ur surgeon plans on using it in conjunction with Gamma/Cyberknife somehow? Hope it helps. Best wishes. -GK

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