While stereotactic radiosurgery seems a very promising alternative, there are real concerns about its limitations. Not all tumors are good candidates for this treatment, and sensitivities to certain medications may rule out this therapy for some people. It is critically important that you discuss possible post-treatment effects with your medical team before you undergo treatment. Please call the hotline, 1-800-767-4VHL (U.S. and Canada) or write to us for the latest list of questions to ask your doctor, to make sure that stereotactic radiosurgery is right for you. In many cases, it is in fact safer to choose conventional surgery.

As published in the VHL Family Forum, 3:2, June 1995. For permission to reprint, please contact the VHL Family Alliance, editor@vhl.org. Further information is available from the VHL Family Alliance, info@vhl.org