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CYBERKNIFE® Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery has been used to treat tumors occurring in the head for more than 30 years. It utilizes high doses of radiation precisely targeted at the site of the tumor and typically delivered in one to five treatment sessions. The CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System takes advantage of intelligent robotics to enable the effective treatment of tumors anywhere in the body.
Unlike traditional frame-based radiosurgery, which relies on a rigid metal frame that is fixed to a patient's skull, CyberKnife® requires minimal immobilization and is non-invasive, in that nothing is screwed to the patient's anatomy. Rather, the CyberKnife® patient lies comfortably on the treatment couch in street clothes for about 45 minutes, during which the CyberKnife® silently and invisibly delivers a highly-precise, lethal dose of radiation to the tumor target while simultaneously sparing surrounding healthy tissue.
Because it is non-invasive, treatments can be delivered in single or multiple fractions, at the patient's convenience, and the patient usually experiences a quick return to normal activity. CyberKnife® can be used as an adjunct to surgery as well as a replacement for surgery in some cases.
For more information on CyberKnife® treatment, you can speak to your doctor or visit www.accuray.com or www.cksociety.org.
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