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What are the side effects of stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy?

April 26, 2017Radiosurgery radiotherapy stereotactic

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What are the side effects of stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy?

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For the vast majority of patients, there are virtually no side effects to stereotactic radiosurgery/radiotherapy. However, as with any medical treatment, there are some possible side effects, including hearing loss and, to a lesser extent, cranial neuropathy and radiation necrosy. Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience’s rates for these side effects are among the best in the industry.