What are the misunderstandings about Gamma Knife treatment of skin cancer

Many patients exaggerate the efficacy of radiotherapy methods such as gamma knife. Gamma knife is not a universal surgical knife, and gamma knife treatment is not a risk-free treatment method. Many patients have misunderstandings about gamma knife treatment of tumors. In order to make the treatment fully reflect its value, we must get rid of the misunderstandings about gamma knife treatment. So what are the misunderstandings about gamma knife treatment of skin cancer?

Myth 1: All tumors can be treated with Gamma Knife. Experts tell us that not all tumor patients are suitable for Gamma Knife treatment, and the indications for Gamma Knife treatment of tumors are relatively strict. First of all, those with large tumors and extensive infiltration of surrounding normal tissues are not suitable for Gamma Knife treatment, and the tumor size should be around 3 cm. Secondly, some relatively superficial tumors such as skin cancer, melanoma and other tumors are not suitable for Gamma Knife treatment. Gamma Knife is more effective in treating tumors deep inside the body.
Misconception 2: The more serious the tumor, the better the effect of gamma knife surgery. A lot of information on the Internet shows that the therapeutic efficacy of gamma knife surgery is exaggerated and can cure advanced cancer. In fact, experts tell us that gamma knife surgery is not a universal surgical knife. Gamma knife surgery is only effective for focal lesions of advanced cancer. If the tumor has spread widely, gamma knife surgery alone will not be able to save the situation. Gamma knife surgery for advanced cancer is only a form of palliative treatment.