Hi Dee Dee, Would you mind sharing what your mom's experience was with gamma knife? My mom got diagnosed with a brain tumour but the doctors are only offering surgery. So I am investigating to see if there are other options and found information about gamma knife that indicates it can be a good option. ... View more

Hi,I feel for you,sometimes I think I know to much about what is going to happen to my darling husband who has stage 4 terminal lung cancer and mets to his brain and other areas in his body. Like you,I believe I am going through Anticipatory Grief as I studied the stages of grief counselling as part of my social work and counselling career. Thank you for sharing this with me as I can relate to your anxiety and extreme worry,I have put a lot of pressure on myself because of my own expectations to remain professional and strong. Nothing could be further from the truth. May the light shine on you and your mom. Dotty ... View more