Learn how Andrew’s Gamma Knife treatment at Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre, part of the Amethyst Radiotherapy Network, ensured successful meningioma care.
Andrew, a healthy and active 62-year-old, first noticed unusual symptoms in February 2024. Fatigue, headaches, and strange clicking noises prompted him to seek medical advice, leading to the discovery of a benign meningioma.
Andrew’s initial consultation with an NHS neurosurgeon was scheduled for August 2024. However, the long wait prompted him to explore private healthcare options through BUPA.
Within ten days, Andrew consulted Mr Matthias Radatz at Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre, part of the Amethyst Radiotherapy Network, and chose Gamma Knife treatment as the best course of action. The Thornbury team provided Andrew with a pre-procedure tour, which significantly reduced his anxiety about the treatment process.
Andrew underwent the painless procedure on 20 May 2024, experiencing minimal side effects and returning home the same day. Ten days after the procedure, Andrew had largely resumed his normal activities, with follow-up support provided by BUPA’s mental health team.
Andrew’s tumour had grown by a centimetre since February, making timely treatment essential. Delayed intervention might have led to worse outcomes, highlighting the importance of private care at Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre.
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