Radiosurgery is typically an outpatient procedure. Patients come in, receive the treatment and are usually able to walk out and continue normal activities soon after. Depending on the type and location of the patient’s cancer, radiosurgery can be performed in as little as one session.

During 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.