Hello Lisa

If it is the same treatment as in the UK the Cyberknife is also known as Gamma Knife treatment. I have had this procedure at a private clinic in London for a tumour in my skull (not brain) and it is my understanding that it is only used for inoperable tumours in the head. I will try and find the videa link so you can see the operation in action. This will have to be in another post as I don't know how to attach - or let me have your email address. It is a 'one off' massive blast of radiation with pin-pint accuracy on the tumour. They screw a metal cage to your head and then they put you into an MRI scanning tube. It takes quite a while (depending on the size of the tumour I suppose) and apart from the screw holes being a bit painful (they do numb the areas) there are no other side effects. As far as I know my tumour has shrunk considerably. You do have to have a level of 'wellness' (for the want of a better word) to undergo the treatment, but the medics will be able to assess your Aunt. I'm assuming this is the same treatment - is this what you were thinking it might be? It certainly saved my life and I just hope it is made available for your Aunt too. Regards Brenda