In addition to brain surgery with neurosurgical methods in general, there are now other alternatives, namely using gamma ray radiation (gamma ray). Operations with gamma ray radiation are considered safer. Gamma ray radiation is almost painless and has few complications. Gamma ray radiation used in operations is also known as a gamma knife. However, do not imagine like a knife in general. This tool uses gamma ray radiation to treat tumors or other conditions such as abnormalities of blood vessels in the brain. Conditions That Can Utilize Gamma Ray Radiation Gamma ray radiation is often used to treat brain tumors. Gamma ray radiation is useful in the management of brain tumors that are both non-cancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant). Including as a treatment for the spread (metastasis) of cancer cells from other body parts to the brain. Gamma ray radiation can damage genetic material or DNA from tumor cells, so it can eradicate tumor cells and make tumors gradually shrink. ...