rnThere was a time when the fact that you had cancer meant unending physical and mental trauma. Today, too, cancer strikes terror in the minds of people but there is hope, where there was little or none.rnrnThe new cancer eradication option, Cyber Knife,<\/strong> has made possible many a thing that was previously considered impossible in radiology.rnrn rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div> rnrn rn<\/p>\n<\/div> rnrnThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/strong> approved the CyberKnife system to treat tumors in the head, neck, and upper spine<\/strong> in 1999 and the treatment of tumors anywhere in the body<\/strong> in 2001.rnrnThis article focuses on new tumor cures like CyberKnife treatment which can be used to effectively treat liver, brain, prostate, head, kidney, liver, neck, spine, lung, and pancreatic cancers.<\/strong>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrnWe will also discuss the pros and cons<\/strong> of CyberKnife and the availability<\/strong> of a reputed hospital in Turkey, Europe, that has been offering CyberKnife for more than three years now.rnrn\n rnrn<\/p>\n rnrnThe CyberKnife, though similar in concept to the Gamma Knife (both are stereotactic radiosurgeries), has more advantages than the latter.rnrnThe differences between the two depend on how they produce the radiation Gamma Knife produces through decaying cobalt and CyberKnife through x-rays.rnrnAlso, the radiation sources in Gamma Knife are multiple, whereas the CyberKnfe has a linear accelerator system.rnrnHere is a comparison between Gamma Knife and CyberKnife<\/strong>:rnrn1. Gamma Knife<\/strong> is designed exclusively for non-invasive brain surgery,<\/strong> whereas CyberKnife<\/strong> is not exclusive to brain surgery. CyberKnife can treat even those lesions in parts of the body<\/strong> that move with respiration. This is possible because of image guidance.rnrn2. While the Gamma Knife<\/strong> treats with multiple beams simultaneously from a 201-source<\/strong> cobalt unit, the CyberKnife<\/strong> uses a single high-energy photon beam fixed to a robot arm (single-source linear accelerator). The CyberKnifeu2019s megavoltage x-rays<\/strong> are over four times more powerful<\/strong> than the energy from Cobalt used in the Gamma Knife.rnrn3. Gamma Knife<\/strong> is a frame-based system<\/strong>, whereas CyberKnife is a flexible<\/strong>, frameless system. Thus, CyberKnife<\/strong> allows single-session or multi-session treatments as necessary. This lets youu2019re treating physicians decide the safest and most effective course of treatment.rnrn4. CyberKnife<\/strong> does not require a head frame screwed into the skull for immobilization, avoiding the pain, headache, nausea, and risk of infection<\/strong> sometimes seen with stereotactic frames like Gamma Knife.<\/strong>rnrn5. The small size<\/strong> of the Gamma Knife<\/strong> collimators may spare critical tissues<\/strong> from radiation but can create difficulty in treating lesions larger than 3-4 cm.<\/strong>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn\n rn t<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rnBecause of these conditions and the huge initial investment, the market for CyberKnife treatment is not very big. CyberKnife treatment is also not widely available u2013 just about 80 centers<\/strong> across the world, 25-30<\/strong> of which are in the US.rnrnHence, CyberKnife treatment, especially in the US<\/strong>, works out to be very expensive, from $25,000 to $65,000.<\/strong>rnrn rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn t<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn\n ![\"CyberKnife](\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gallery_226-300x300.png\" "\\"CyberKnife")
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What is CyberKnife?<\/h2>\n rnrnCyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System treats tumors anywhere in the body in a non-invasive way.<\/strong>rnrnThe CyberKnifeu2019s technological advancement allows it to track and focus<\/strong> on the tumor in real-time, even if there is patient movement.rnrnThe CyberKnife delivers high-dose radiation with pinpoint accuracy, with minimal damage<\/strong> to adjacent healthy tissues, and eliminates the need for invasive surgery.rnrnA non-surgical method<\/strong> of cancer treatment, CyberKnife, is made by Accuray and has a robotic arm that directs a 300-pound linear accelerator to emit a high-energy X-ray beam.rnrnWith a diameter of less than 1 millimeter,<\/strong> the beam performs a pinpointed attack on the cancerous growth without affecting the neighboring normal tissues.rnrnFor instance, the beam can attack cancer in the bone of the spinal column<\/strong> without hurting the sensitive spinal cord nearby. It is that accurate<\/strong>.rnrnWhere Cyber Knife scores over conventional means of radiotherapy is the formeru2019s ability to have pinpoint accuracy.<\/strong>rnrnCyberKnife is a revolutionary<\/strong> non-invasive cancer eradication method as it offers a chance of treatment to even those patients who have inoperable or surgically complex tumors.rnrnThe CyberKnife has often been used to treat otherwise untreatable tumors and malformations, most of which are unreachable<\/strong> by other stereotactic systems.rnrnDue to it being a less invasive<\/strong> radiosurgery, it can in some cases, be used for children or older patients.rnrnCyberKnife is an advancement over or refinement of the stereotactic radiosurgery.<\/strong> (Stereotactic radiosurgery involves directing radiation to the tumor and nearby tissues.rnrnIt is often used to slow down<\/strong> the growth of small, deep brain tumors that are hard to remove<\/strong> with surgery.rnrnSuch therapy may also be used in patients who are unable to have surgery, such as the elderly<\/strong> or those who are very sick.rnrnWhere conventional radiotherapy continues for a long time and has a number of side-effects like fatigue and nausea that also last for a long time after the treatment, CyberKnife treatment is short, performed on an outpatient<\/strong> basis, and lasts 30 to 90 minutes,<\/strong> depending on the tumoru2019s complexity and shape. Patients require no anesthesia.<\/strong>rnrnThe recovery is remarkably quick<\/strong>; the patient gets rapid relief from pain and other symptoms.rnThe other advantage that comes with CyberKnife treatment, is that it is flexible<\/strong>. Its maneuverability is unmatched by conventional radiation systems.rnrnThe CyberKnife system can treat tumors or lesions in the brain, spine, lung, liver, pancreas, and prostate<\/strong> from any angle.rnrnAlso, the CyberKnife continually tracks tumor position, detects any tumor or patient movement, and automatically corrects the treatment delivery<\/strong> without having to reposition the patient or interrupt the treatment.rnrn
Benefits of CyberKnife over Gamma Knife<\/h2>\n
Surgery versus CyberKnife Radiosurgery<\/h2>\n rnrnCyberKnife Radiosurgery<\/strong> is not surgery as is generally thought.rnrnIt is an excellent alternative treatment for tumors and lesions that cannot be accessed or removed by conventional surgery. CyberKnife Radiosurgery destroys tumors<\/strong> with highly precise beams of radiation quickly, painlessly, and without downtime or hospital stays u2013 all advantages over conventional surgery.rnrnAlso, with CyberKnife Radiosurgery, there are no risks of infection or bleeding<\/strong> that come with open surgery.rnrnOther benefits that come with CyberKnife RadioSurgery are short-term treatment time in an outpatient<\/strong> setting with rapid recovery and symptomatic response.rnrnThe simple outpatient procedure allows you to undergo your treatment and immediately resume normal activities.<\/strong>rnrnCyberKnife can also be used to control aggressive benign tumors<\/strong> that have progressed despite surgery and\/or conventional radiation.rnrn\n
The Price of CyberKnife Cancer Treatment<\/h2>\n rnrnHospitals have to invest nearly $4 million<\/strong> in a CyberKnife system. Also, the use of CyberKnife is restricted because of certain conditions, such as:rn<\/p>\n
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CyberKnife Video<\/h2>\n rnrnThe video below is from Accuray, the manufacturer of the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System.<\/strong>rnrnIt explains the procedure in detail and features testimonies<\/strong> from satisfied patients and also what doctors have to say about CyberKnife.rnrnPeople of various ages and cancer conditions talk about how CyberKnife, improved their quality of life.<\/strong>rnrn
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Cyberknife Cancer Radiotherapy in Turkey<\/h2>\n rnrnCyberKnife treatment in Turkey ranges from $13,000 u2013 $16,000,<\/strong> which is significantly less than U.S. prices.rnrnNot to worry, the drop in cost does not mean any compromise in quality. In fact, as the treatment is delivered through a machine, the probability of errors<\/strong> is zero or negligible<\/strong>.rnrnTurkey has been offering CyberKnife treatment for almost four years now.<\/strong> So, that makes Turkey the most experienced CyberKnife center in Europe, which also means that as there will be a good number of patients who have received CyberKnife treatment, you can talk to them about their experiences.rnrnThe other benefits of CyberKnife treatment in Turkey are that there are no waiting lines, and as there are little or no side-effects,<\/strong> you can also treat yourself to a lovely vacation<\/strong> in multi-cultural Turkey.rnrnMedical tourists from the U.S., U.K., Middle East, and other parts of Europe and Asia can benefit from quality Cyberknife radiosurgery in Turkey. This is because Turkey offers:rn<\/p>\n
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New Cancer Treatments & Drugs<\/h2>\n rnrnMedical researchers come up with new drugs for the treatment of cancer every year. The FDA<\/strong> does clinical trials of these new drugs and only then approves or rejects them.rnrnTo do this, the FDA must first see if the new cancer drugs<\/strong> are safe<\/strong>, and if they are, then it must see to the task of making them available to the public as quickly as possible.rnrnSimilar clinical trials were done for CyberKnife, too, and only then was it approved. Hence, you can be sure you are going in for a genuine cancer treatment.rnrnTo date, more than 50,000 patients<\/strong> worldwide have been treated by the CyberKnife System (source:u00a0CyberKnife FAQ<\/a>). Going abroad for CyberKnife treatment for complicated cancers like inoperable brain tumors<\/strong> provides patients much to hope for, as it increases the available options where there are none or too few.rnrn