change in plans maybe??

I have been in contact with the Gamma Knife specialist in Midland, we have actually spoke with each other quite a few times now! The plans were, for Sean to start whole brain radiation this week. But.... Sean now may still have the chance to have Gamma Knife instead of whole brain radiation. Gamma Knife doesn't really involve a knife, it is actually a type of radiation. With Gamma Knife, doctors are able to radiate only where a tumor is, without damaging surrounding tissue. The thing with Sean though, is that he has multiple tumors (counted 14), and if they do gamma rather then whole brain radiation, then he risks the chance of many more tumors popping up. Usually the maximum tumors they will treat with gamma is 6-7, but we are hoping that the neurosurgeon will go above and beyond and give Sean more then just the standard of care. Gamma knife has its risks, but after MUCH research, whole brain radiation seems to have more risks, particularly with the side effects of possible dementia and long lasting fatigue. On Thursday, we will be heading over to Midland, Michigan for Sean's appointment with the neurosurgeon (gamma knife specialist). We will discuss Sean's options, whether they are willing to give Sean a chance with gamma knife. If they do decide to do gamma, we will stay in Midland Thursday night and Sean will have gamma done on Friday. (The other plus, it is only a one day treatment). Please PRAY, keep your fingers crossed, whatever you can spare, we need all we can get this week! I will definitely try to get in update in after our appointment on Thursday to let everyone know what is going on, thanks for keeping us in your thoughts! ~nicole~
P.S.~ here is a link to a site about gamma knife that describes it fairly well if you would like to read... http://www.virtualsciencefair.org/2006/cham6m2/how.html