What is a CyberKnife?

Whether or not a case requires a CyberKnife depends on the size of the tumor when it is found. Larger tumors usually require a CyberKnife because there will be small bits of the tumor left after surgery. A CyberKnife is a new technology that uses a robot and a computer to focus x-ray beams on a very precise spot inside the head. This focuses the radiation on that precise spot. Cyberknife surgery is more than 90% affective. Whether or not a case requires a CyberKnife depends on the size of the tumor when it is found. Larger tumors usually require a CyberKnife because there will be small bits of the tumor left after surgery. A CyberKnife is a new technology that uses a robot and a computer to focus x-ray beams on a very precise spot inside the head. This focuses the radiation on that precise spot. CyberKnife surgery is more than 90% affective. For more information please visit the Swedish Medical website: http://www.swedish.org/Services/Cancer-Institute/Services/Radiation-Therapy/C...).

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Science & Technology

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• Dr. Marc Mayberg
• Swedish Medical Center
• Seattle
• Western Washington
• Pacific Northwest
• Patient
• Doctor
• Swedish Neuroscience Institute
• Neuroscience Institute
• Neuroscience
• Pituitary Tumors
• Tumors
• Pituitary
• Pituitary Gland
• CyberKnife

[gibbermagash]

Such an incredible tool.