CyberKnife® Treatments
The list below shows a very brief summary of treatments offered, however it must be stressed that not all cases are suitable for CyberKnife radiosurgery and some centres do not offer all treatments. The list is based on current information but is subject to revision from time to time.
Brain
Brain
Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma), meningeoma, haemangioblastoma, jugular foramens tumour, other neuromas, metastases, AVM (ateriovenous malformation), trigeminal neuralgia
Eye
Eye
Uveal melanoma
Spine
Spine
Certain tumours to the lung, liver, pancreas and prostate. Note that some of these treatments require a multi-modal approach and that CyberKnife alone may not be sufficient. It is principally in this area where some treatments are still regarded as 'experimental'.
Metastases, neuromas, meningeomas, haemangioblastomas, MPNST (malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour).
Body
Body
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Patients with these conditions usually need detailed reports from their doctor to make effective applications.
Body tumours are treated using the Sychrony® software (left) which allows the CyberKnife to track soft tissue tumors, compensating for natural movement due to breathing and which has extended the range of treatments that can be offered.
Small metal markers ('fiducials') are implanted near the tumour and must be allowed to settle for a few days before treatment. They are usually not required for brain and spine treatments however since many CyberKnife Centres now use the X-Sight® software which allows the CyberKnife to use the patient's own bone structure to provide the necessary markers.
Body tumours are treated using the Sychrony® software (left) which allows the CyberKnife to track soft tissue tumors, compensating for natural movement due to breathing and which has extended the range of treatments that can be offered.
Small metal markers ('fiducials') are implanted near the tumour and must be allowed to settle for a few days before treatment. They are usually not required for brain and spine treatments however since many CyberKnife Centres now use the X-Sight® software which allows the CyberKnife to use the patient's own bone structure to provide the necessary markers.
Further details of these treatments may be found on the manufacturer‘s websites www.cyberknife.com and www.accuray.com. Please note that MHL is not responsible for any content on those web sites.
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