What does the CyberKnife do?

The CyberKnife allows patients to lie comfortably on the procedure table without anesthesia while the robotic arm moves, without touching them, to treat all areas of the tumor. Recovery is often immediate, given its low risk of complications and damage to healthy tissue.

What is CyberKnife and how does it work?

CyberKnife uses a high-energy X-ray machine on a robotic arm to precisely deliver radiation beams that destroy tumor cells and stop tumor growth while avoiding damage to healthy tissue. The treatment process is the same for each CyberKnife patient.

What does CyberKnife do to a tumor?

CyberKnife® is one of the most advanced and effective stereotactic radiosurgery technologies, which is a method of controlling or destroying tumors by aiming beams of radiation at them from multiple directions. Multiple X-ray cameras and powerful software pinpoint the exact location of a tumor.

How long does it take CyberKnife to work?

CyberKnife treatment can be completed in as little as 4-5 sessions over 1-2 weeks, compared to 30-40 sessions over 8-10 weeks with conventional radiation therapy.

How much does a CyberKnife machine cost?

Accuray, as well as hospitals and clinics that operate the CyberKnife machines, which cost $3 million to $5 million, have been promoting their use on various cancers, including lung and pancreatic cancer — and, increasingly, prostate cancer.

How much does a CyberKnife treatment cost?

At an average Medicare cost of $29,000, CyberKnife prostate treatment is not cheap. But it can be less expensive than some other radiation methods, which may cost as much as $50,000.

Can CyberKnife cure cancer?

CyberKnife can be used as a first-line treatment for early-stage prostate cancer. It can be combined with hormone therapy for cancer that has spread into nearby tissues. It can also be used to slow progression in advanced cancer or cancer that has recurred after previous treatment.

What to expect from CyberKnife treatment?

Preparing for your CyberKnife Treatment. Generally,you will have consultation appointments with both the surgeon and the radiation oncologist.

  • Scanning. Prior to treatment with the CyberKnife System,you will undergo imaging procedures to determine the size,shape and location of the tumor.
  • Planning.
  • Treatment delivery.
  • After treatment and follow-up.

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