"The external beam radiation experience was not pleasant for me, so hearing there was another type of treatment possible gave me hope."
Patient stories
Danny
Real GammaTile® Patient
A brain tumor diagnosis can bring many questions and emotions. Listening to others who have been there can help. These patient and caregiver stories offer real-world insight and support from those with experience with GammaTile.
In their own words
Cancer-Free for Three Years and Counting
October 29, 2025
Meet Danny Efron, a father, children’s author, and 2x brain cancer survivor. After facing a recurrent glioblastoma diagnosis, Danny refused to give up. Danny and his treatment team made the decision to pursue GammaTile therapy, and he is now living tumor-free over three years later.
Brian's Journey Facing a Recurrent Metastatic Brain Tumor
November 8, 2024
After being told his brain tumor was inoperable due to its location, Brian Johnson thought he was out of options. But Brian's treatment team at Inova Fairfax Hospital found a new path forward with GammaTile.
Fighting the Risk of Tumor Regrowth
October 16, 2023
When Brian’s brain tumor returned, he and his treatment team chose GammaTile. One year after receiving GammaTile to treat his recurrent glioblastoma, Joe had no signs of recurrence. Following his treatment, he began focusing on embracing every moment of his well-deserved retirement with his wife and family.
Recovery from a Recurrent Brain Tumor
July 27, 2023
GammaTile patient, Barbara, shares her personal journey from diagnosis to treatment of her metastatic brain tumor with GammaTile therapy.
Why Immediate Radiation Matters
June 22, 2023
After Gaye's first brain surgery, scans showed that not all cancer cells had been removed. Gaye and her treatment team turned to GammaTile so that they could start radiation treatment at the time of surgery.
A Glioblastoma Brain Tumor Survivor
August 25, 2021
Glioblastoma survivor Mary and her husband, Tony, share their experience treating Mary's tumor, while her team at Mayfield and OHC, provide their perspectives on adopting "future-brightening" technology like GammaTile.
Meet Robert, A Metastatic Brain Tumor Survivor
July 15, 2021
Robert, a patient with a metastatic brain tumor, shares his experience being treated with GammaTile at the Piedmont Brain Tumor Center in Atlanta.
A Metastatic Brain Tumor Survivor
April 29, 2021
Jorge, a patient with recurrent metastatic brain tumors, shares his experience being treated with GammaTile at the Miami Cancer Institute.
Recurrent Glioma Survivor Finds "Patient-Friendly" Brain Tumor Treatment
October 13, 2020
Recurrent glioma survivor Shannan was treated with multiple therapies throughout her treatment journey. After discussing GammaTile with her physician, Shannan became the first GammaTile patient in the state of Kansas in 2019.
Recurrent GBM Survivor Treated with GammaTile
September 23, 2020
Hear from recurrent glioblastoma survivor Chad and his support and treatment team as they reflect on his brain tumor treatment journey and quality of life one year after he received GammaTile.
A Glioblastoma Survivor's Experience
August 5, 2020
Chad, a recurrent glioblastoma patient, shares his experience with GammaTile from diagnosis to treatment. His wife and caregiver, Maria, and neurosurgeon, Dr. Clark C. Chen, also share their perspectives.