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Depending on the type and location of the patient\u2019s cancer, radiosurgery can be performed in as little as one session.\nDuring treatment, radiation beams are targeted to the area where the tumor is located and attack it from all sides. Because of this, the process is extremely accurate, although surrounding tissue may receive minimal damage. Most patients usually only report mild side effects, such as fatigue or swelling."}],"name":"How Does Radiosurgery Work?"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/treatments\/radiosurgery\/#Highlight20260120212820258-24944_1_MedicalWebPage_hasPart_FAQPage_mainEntity_Question","acceptedAnswer":[{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/treatments\/radiosurgery\/#Highlight20260120212820258-24944_1_MedicalWebPage_hasPart_FAQPage_mainEntity_Question_acceptedAnswer_Answer","text":"While all radiosurgery procedures are similar, there are three different types.\nLinear accelerator (LINAC). These machines use X-Rays, or photons, to treat tumors or abnormalities.Gamma knife. Using hundreds of small gamma ray beams, these machines target small- to medium-size tumors.Proton beam. This type is also known as charged-particle radiosurgery and can treat both brain and body tumors."}],"name":"What are the Different Types of Radiosurgery?"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/treatments\/radiosurgery\/#Highlight20260120212820258-24944_2_MedicalWebPage_hasPart_FAQPage_mainEntity_Question","acceptedAnswer":[{"@type":"Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/treatments\/radiosurgery\/#Highlight20260120212820258-24944_2_MedicalWebPage_hasPart_FAQPage_mainEntity_Question_acceptedAnswer_Answer","text":"Radiosurgery can be used for a variety of different tumors, both cancerous and noncancerous. If you have any of the following types of cancer, your doctor may recommend radiosurgery:\nBrain cancerLiver cancerLung cancerSpine cancerNeck cancerAnd more\nResearchers are also working to determine if radiosurgery, which is also commonly referred to as stereotactic radiosurgery, can be effective for other types of cancer, too. If you\u2019re curious about radiosurgery and its potential for you or a loved one, be sure to consult with your doctor."}],"name":"What Types of Cancer is Radiosurgery Used For?"}]}],"description":"If you have cancer of the brain, spine or liver, your doctor may recommend radiosurgery. 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