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Cyberknife Treatment

You may be thinking what this ‘Cyberknife’ is? Is this some type of computer virus or something else related to computers? Take heart and don’t worry! The answer is an absolute “NO”. Cyberknife treatment is one of the most advanced healing methods of cancers. CyberKnife is a unique and revolutionary advancement in the field of stereotactic radiosurgery. It is an absolutely non-invasive and outpatient procedure in which the tumors are destroyed. The main advantage is that there are no risks and post surgery effects involved like conventional surgical procedures. Through the procedure, radiation can be charged to any part of the body. Standard radiosurgery methods are very effective in healing brain tumors.

This is a new cancer treatment formula introduced by Apollo Hospital. One of the first to introduce the revolutionary robot radiotherapy procedure, Cyberknife in the Asia Pacific Region, the Apollo Hospitals Group in India has really started a new episode in medical science in this part of the world. In this new treatment method, the real time image guidance machinery and cyber regulated robotics are used to activate a minimal level of radiation which is very effective in killing cancer cells. The procedure also lessens the course of the healing method to around sub millimeter accuracy with a time period of less than a week.

What can the Cyberknife treat?

The Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery System is a non-invasive substitute to cure both cancerous as well as non cancerous tumors in various parts of the body, such as brain, lung, spine, pancreas, kidney and liver. Under the treatment, the tumors are exposed to extreme doses of radiation with high degree of correctness. This procedure has shown a ray of light to patients who suffer from in-operable or complex tumors which are difficult to operate. Today, around 50,000 patients have been successfully treated with the Cyberknife technology with around 150 systems across the globe.

How CyberKnife treatment works?

The Cyberknife consists of two modern technologies:

In the first innovation, lightweight radiation delivery equipment is put on a multi-jointed robotic arm. Through this robotic arm, tumors in any part of the body can be easily reached. In simple terms, this means that CyberKnife can easily access any part of the body with ease, that other radiosurgery systems are not able to access. This allows a more flexible radiation delivery with high degree of treatment.

The image guidance system is the second innovative system. Through this technology, the CyberKnife therapy can easily track and locate the tumor through out the treatment process. Through this therapy, the radiation is delivered without using the stereotactic frame.

Advantages to CyberKnife

Compared to invasive surgical methods, the healing process with CyberKnife involves lesser amount of complications. After the treatment, most patients have a great lifestyle.

  1. The Cyberknife procedure involves the treatment of complex tumors which are very hard to operable or are in-operable.
  2. It also reduces the surrounding healthy tissues from getting affected.
  3. No skull pins or metal head frames are needed in the CyberKnife procedure.
  4. The procedure is completely non invasive with surgical like results.
  5. No recovery time is needed. Most of the healing process is done on an outpatient basis.
  6. Very less pain is felt.
  7. Only mild sedation is administered to the patients.

How CyberKnife is different from other radiation ionizing systems available today?

In addition to the benefit that it requires no fixation of stereotactic frame on the patient, the procedure also provides relief to patients in case of holding of breath. Even if the target makes movement with breathing, Cyberknife, through its versatility and flexibility, tracks, locates and examines the radiation from various angles. Through the latest image guidance cameras and cyber technology, the Cyberknife is able to prevail over the drawbacks of the older frame based radio surgery systems like gamma knife and Linac controlled X-knife.

Tips for Family and Friends

There is perhaps nothing more shocking than to hear that your family member or friend has been diagnosed with cancer. It is a terrifying moment not only for the patient but also for his or her near and dear ones. That first thing that comes to your mind is “how can I help the patient?” Don’t be heart broken. There are ways which can help the patient to fight the disease and lead a normal life with minimal discomfort or downtime.

The advancements in medical have made it possible to fight deadly ailments and Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery System is one of them. Through the Cyberknife therapy, the tumors are destroyed by radiation discharges and patients can be treated within 1-5 sessions, up to 90 minutes in a day. What’s more! Cyberknife is a completely non-invasive process which does not cut the skin at all with minimum discomfort. Patients can easily resume their daily lifestyle after the sessions. Almost all patients do not experience any type of side effects.

What are your responsibilities to help?

  1. You can collect as much details as possible for various treatment options. By this, you can reduce the mental burden on your loved one to choose the ideal option suitable for him or her.
  2. You can give lifts or drive the patient or the family members to the treatments and the appointments.
  3. Always led a listening ear and support the patient. Although Cyberknife is a painless process, the patient can suffer from mental trauma by knowing that he or she has cancer.
  4. Offer whatever help that is needed during the treatment process. This minimizes lots of pressure from the patient.
So bank on CyberKnife and bring that smile on to your loved ones face and gift him or her new life away from the fangs of cancer.