Treatment Options For An Ependymoma

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Stereotactic radiosurgery, despite the name, is a radiation treatment rather than a surgical operation. This treatment focuses multiple radiation beams on precise points throughout the nervous system. In most cases, normal radiation will be recommended first. However, stereotactic radiosurgery is an ideal option in cases where the tumor recurs following both radiation and surgery. The main difference between traditional radiation treatment and stereotactic radiosurgery is the time it takes to be effective. Rather than waiting weeks for results, stereotactic radiosurgery provides results in just a few treatments. Medical professionals will first ascertain the location of the tumor, then high-precision machines are used to damage the cancer cells with an accuracy of one to two millimeters. Image-guided therapy helps confirm the ependymoma's location before and during the treatment.

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