Bain cancer is among the scariest and being diagnosed with this disease can be quite traumatic. However, with the progress in modern technology, several successful treatment options have been discovered.
68% of more than 77,500 people who will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor this year, will not be cancerous but benign. In case the parts of your brain that control your important bodily functions are disturbed by benign tumours then treatment is a must.
It’s always good to diagnose the tumour early and look for the best treatment available. Whether it is a primary tumour or cancer that has metastasized to your brain, it’s important to treat it before it becomes fatal.
CyberKnife Radiosurgery System is one of these treatments that you can consider. CyberKnife is used both as an alternative to surgery, or in conjunction with other treatments. Patients of brain tumour can feel a new hope with such surgery. For those seeking advanced options, cyberkinfe brain cancer treatment offers a cutting-edge approach to targeting brain tumors with precision.
Known as one of the most advanced radiation therapy tools, CyberKnife has clinically proven record of success of cancer patients. The process used at CyberKnife includes use of sophisticated image guidance system to beam high doses of radiation directly to your tumor. The patient can comfortably lay in a couch during the surgery period. They have a real-time image guidance system that verifies and corrects if there is any tumor movement. The patient requires just one to five short treatments which include beaming high doses of radiation directly to your tumor. Discover the cyberknife advantages to understand its precision and non-invasive benefits.
CyberKnife As An Alternative To Surgery
Surgery is one of the most common ways to treat brain cancer as it eliminates the symptoms by removing tumour. There are some types of tumors which involve a without significant risk of damaging parts of the brain. In some cases the tumor is grows to intertwine with parts of the brain. Besides, there are people who are not healthy enough to undergo a surgery and some may refuse it simply.
In such cases, CyberKnife System proves to be of great help. The robotic arm of CyberKnife can treat inoperable tumors by beaming high-doses of radiation directly to the spot at numerous angles to kill the cancerous cells. No anathesia is given to the patient, there is no risk of surgery and this method has minimum side effects. The comfortable CyberKnife treatment and allows patients to be treated on an outpatient basis. Learn more about the cyberknife treatment process to understand its precision and benefits.
CyberKnifeAs A Partner With Surgery or Other Treatments
Patients with more advanced type of brain tumor may require additional treatments after surgery to eliminate all of the cancerous cells, to prevent the reoccurrence of cancer and to improve the life of patient. CyberKnife System is used along with chemotherapy and clinical trials in conjunction with surgery to treat brain cancer.
Alaska CyberKnifeCenter’s specialists determine the requirement of CyberKnife in a patient’s treatement by working closely with the patient’s neurosurgeon. Since CyberKnife System also helps improve the quality of life, they together discuss it during and after treatment.
CyberKnife is different from other radiosurgery treatments such as Gamma Knife in terms that it eliminates the need for stereotactic head frames to be bolted to your head. CyberKnife insure submillimeter accuracy while tracking the exact location of your tumor with its robotic arm and sophisticated imaging and software capabilities. Only a fitted mesh mask is required in this treatement.CyberKnife has fewer side effects as it only treats the cancerous cells and limits exposure to healthy tissue. The patient takes only a few hours to return back to normal activities.
What Is Special About CyberKnife Brain Cancer Treatment?
- It is a non-invasive technique which does not require cutting nor any anesthesia has to be given to the patient.
- The use of flexible robotic arm helps direct multiple beams of radiation to attack cancerous cells from any angle. This way the radiation only treats the tumor and the surrounding tissues are left untouched.
- CyberKnife offers submillimeter accuracy unlike other stereotactic radiation systems, such as Gamma Knife. The use of real time imaging and software with only a fitted, comfortable mesh mask makes the process more comfortable.
- A patient’s initial CT, MRI or PET scan images, advance CT simulation scans, and real-time tumor location at time of treatment are used to ensure radiation is directed in optimum doses to the precise location of your tumor. CyberKnife software and imaging systems track the slightest movements and attack the cancerous cells.
- While Gamma Knife takes one full day, CyberKnifeRadiosurgical treatments may be given in just one short 15 to 30-minute.
- The side effects of CyberKnife treatment are very few and the patient returns back to normal activities in a couple of hours. One does not have to stay overnight in the hospital.
CyberKnife is a perfect treatment option for patients who do not wish to undergo a surgery for any reason. It is also recommended for people who are not healthy enough to get surgical treatments. To get more details about radiation oncologists, or for any queries, contact us in “BLK Cyberknife Center” at 1-800-208-5050.