Question 1

What is a CyberKnife applications?

Accepted Answer

The CyberKnife System is a type of radiation therapy that enables non-invasive treatment for certain malignant and non-cancerous tumors as well as other conditions that can be treated with radiation therapy. There are many benefits of CyberKnife, and it is considered an effective alternative to surgery or for patients who are diagnosed with inoperable or surgically complex tumors. Despite the name, CyberKnife treatment does not involve the use of a surgical blade to make incisions. It is a radiation delivery system that uses independently focused beams on a target, makes it a precision technique. CyberKnife therapy may need 1 to 5 sessions for complete treatment. The technique has been in use for more than two decades and has clinical proof of treating thousands of cancer patients.

Question 2

How does CyberKnife work?

Accepted Answer

The CyberKnife System is a unique radiation delivery equipment that features a linear accelerator known as LINAC directly mounted on a robot. It delivers beams of high-energy x-rays or photons for radiation therapy. The systems also use real-time image guidance and a robot to ensure only the recommended dose of radiation is delivered. CyberKnife uses thousands of beam angles directed towards a target, increasing the accuracy and precision for radiation delivery anywhere in the body. It enables both stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) treatments. The robot monitors the movement and moves as well as bends around the patient to approach the tumor precisely from thousands of unique angles. This significantly increases the possible positions to concentrate radiation on the tumor. One of the major benefits is that the precision of this method allows only a minimal dosage of radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

Question 3

What is CyberKnife used for?

Accepted Answer

CyberKnife system can be applied for the treatment of a wide range of cancers and metastases throughout the body. It primarily includes
Intracranial and skull base tumors and lesions -

Metastases (ongoing clinical trial available)
Gliomas
Meningiomas
Arteriovenous malformations
Trigeminal neuralgia
Glomus tumors
Extracranial Tumors and Lesions
Acoustic neuromas/Schwannomas
Pituitary/Suprasellar tumors

Head and Neck - 

Nasopharynx
Paranasal sinus
Recurrent disease or cancers

Cancers or diseases of other body parts -

Lung - Primary and metastatic disease (ongoing clinical trial available)
Spine - Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum
Liver - Primary and metastatic disease
Kidney and adrenal gland - Primary and metastatic disease
Prostate
Sarcomas

Question 4

What does a CyberKnife treatment protocol include?

Accepted Answer

The steps involved in CyberKnife treatment 
Before the treatment: 
Imaging: A special CT scan/simulation is done for a patient, along with an MRI, if needed, before the procedure. These scans are used by the medical team to identify the size, shape, and location of the tumor or lesion and map the surrounding vital structures that are to be avoided.
Mask or body mold- A custom soft mask or body mold, depending on the need for treatment such as for the head/neck, is made to help minimize movement during the treatment and ensure the patient&rsquo;s comfort. It is a simple and painless process.
Fiducial Placement - The treatment of body (other than the brain) tumor or lesion requires the implantation of gold seeds which are called fiducial markers. This is done in a short outpatient procedure where the doctor implants 3-6 seeds in and/or around the tumor. It enables the CyberKnife System to track the tumor during the treatment.
Planning - The CT and MRI scan data are fed into the CyberKnife treatment-planning software program. The advanced software helps customize the delivery of radiation beams through the robot precisely to the tumor or lesion throughout the treatment.
During the treatment: 
Patients are advised to wear comfortable clothing and no jewelry.
Positioning- The patient is asked to lie on the treatment table and the custom-made mask or body mold is fitted during the set-up process. This step is not needed for the treatment of head lesions or tumors. Sometimes, a mild sedative is given to help the patient relax, along with any other medication needed during treatment. For some people, general anesthesia might be required and the doctor will discuss this during the consultation.
Radiation delivery- It is a painless procedure and the patient may even sleep during the treatment. Once the session is completed, the medical team will assess the condition. The patient can go home afterward and resume normal activity within 24 hours. The doctor may prescribe between 1 and 5 CyberKnife sessions for optimal treatment.
A follow-up visit is scheduled after the radiosurgery or radiation therapy procedure to monitor progress with clinical exams and imaging tests.

Question 5

Why choose to have CyberKnife treatment in India?

Accepted Answer

India is a hotspot for cancer treatment and advanced procedures. Every year, a number of patients from different parts of the world arrive in Delhi or other major cities of the country to avail of healthcare facilities. CyberKnife in India is offered by multiple hospitals that cater to domestic as well as international patients. The top CyberKnife hospitals in Delhi are certified by national and international accreditation bodies for their standard of clinical care and quality of services.
Patients undergo a holistic cancer treatment plan at these medical centers including high-end diagnostics, multidisciplinary therapeutic care, and post-operative rehabilitation. CyberKnife is one of the most advanced radiosurgery platforms that has several benefits over other radiation delivery alternatives. But not all patients are suitable candidates for this procedure. The doctors at the best CyberKnife hospitals in India carefully evaluate the patient&rsquo;s conditions and assess the risk of other procedures before recommending treatment with radiosurgery.

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