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Information on treatments for brain tumors (benign, malignant and metastatic), vascular malformations and brain disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia and tremors.  This forum is monitored by staff from treating sites.  To search research articles, go  to:   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi

Machines are made for different things.  A Volkswagon can not do what a Mack truck can do -- each is designed for something different.  This is true of all radiation machines.  First ask "What is the machine designed for?"  Then ask, "Will I be treated by a neurosurgeon?"  The answers will guide you.

Things to think about:  Is newer always better?  Whenever there is a product on the market that is well known and accepted, many other manufacturers step in to capitalize on this market area.  It is the same with treatment technology.  When a new machine is developed, it takes at least a decade to have enough machines in treatment and enough research to see if the new treating machine can do what the manufacturer states.  Only time will tell.

The same is true of tried and true technology.  There should be upgrades on a regular basis with research to back these changes.  To check out machines and research -- go to the National Institute of Health's web site  (see link above) and research the literature for free to see what technology was used for what results. 

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