Brian - everything you say is so true. And I do not trust that any one doctor has the right answer. To me, it's almost like a game of luck. Who will guess what the right course of action is correct for my Moms particular case and get it right? Its like russian roulette.
Anyway, the previous place we went for radiation does offer IMRT. They also have a Gamma Knife and Cyber Knife. TO be honest with you, Im not sure which she received. At the time, you just trust what theyre doing to her. To me it was just "radiation". I didnt know there was more to it. I guess I should ask and find out what kind of radiation she received.

Don, yes Duke is ranked in the top 10. But it's not the top three. Thats why I wonder if it's my best choice. Nevertheless, I am calling Duke today to make an appointment. Hopefully we can get in within a week