Cyberknife Treatment
Cyberknife Treatment is a form of highly targeted radiation therapy used to treat tumors in the brain, spine, and nervous system. It delivers precise radiation to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Utilizing a network of robotic radio surgery machines, Cyberknife is renowned for its noninvasive approach and effectiveness in treating various abnormalities.
Mechanism of Cyberknife:
The Cyberknife utilizes advanced imaging technology and an autonomous system to deliver intense radiation precisely to the targeted area.
With sophisticated tracking systems, it ensures accurate treatment delivery, making it suitable for lesions in the spine and brain.
Diseases Treated with Cyberknife:
Cyberknife is used to treat a range of conditions, including non-cancerous and cancerous tumors in the spine, prostate, liver, brain, head, neck, esophagus, and breast.
Cyberknife Treatment Procedure:
- Treatment Setup: Initiated by a multidisciplinary team after patient assessment.
- Treatment Delivery: Involves three main steps: setup, delivery, and planning.
- Treatment Planning: Involves CT scanning, digital marking of the tumor, and personalized therapy planning.
- After Treatment Delivery: Patient returns for therapy delivery, where radiation is delivered precisely using a linear accelerator (LINAC).
Benefits of Cyberknife:
- Precise targeting of tumors with minimal damage to healthy tissue.
- Noninvasive procedure, eliminating the need for major surgery.
- Ideal for patients with complex tumor locations and those who cannot undergo traditional surgery.
Risks of Cyberknife:
- Longer treatment duration compared to other methods.
- Despite its precision, there may still be risks associated with radiation therapy.
Cost of Cyberknife Treatment in India
- Typically ranges from USD 6054 to USD 8000 (INR 480000 to INR 634436), depending on factors such as hospital choice and type of room.
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