Cyberknife treatment for tumor explained

by Dr Rahul MD

Cancers and tumors are some of the most dangerous and life threatening health problems that plague the modern world. Every day, thousands of people are being diagnosed with different forms of cancer and tumors and seek medical help from doctors.

Even though there is no single and complete cure for cancer, there are a lot of techniques and methods that can be used by your doctor to help remove and destroy the dangerous tumor from your body. Here, we will be talking about the breakthrough and revolutionary technique of Cyberknife treatment for tumor.

What is Cyberknife treatment for the tumor?

Broadly speaking, the Cyberknife is a frameless robotic radiosurgery technique that is helpful in treating and removing benign tumors, malignant tumors, and other such medical problems. As a part of radiosurgery it is a non-invasive procedure , in other words, it does not involve any kind of cutting or incision. In this process, highly precise and targeted rays of radiation are used to destroy the tumor or other growths. With the help of the CyberKnife radiosurgery, your doctor is able to precisely target and deliver radiation to any parts of the body, with submillimeter accuracy and without exposing any other body parts to the effects of radiation. This makes it one of the most trusted and widely used methods for removing tumour without causing damage or incision to the nearing tissue .

Where can we use CyberKnife radiosurgery system?

CyberKnife radiosurgery can be used to treat all kinds of cancerous and non-cancerous anywhere in your body without the need for surgery or incisions. It can be used to treat deep seated tumors anywhere in the body, including the pancreas, lungs, liver, kidney, neck, spine, lungs and even the brain, making it the ideal tool in the war against cancer and tumor.

Benefits of CyberKnife System

There are many benefits of using the CyberKnife system when compared to other conventional methods of treatment.

No surgical incision
Mostly pain-free
Does not require the use of general anesthesia or hospitalization
Completed in one to five sessions
Minimal side effects
Little to no recovery time and immediate return to daily activities

Side effects of the treatment

Like all kinds of radiation treatment, there is a small amount of risk involved with the use of Cyberknife. This might be moderate to severe and can be life threatening if not used by experienced person.. Talk to your doctor to see if it is the right treatment for you.