The CyberKnife might sound like a surgical tool but it’s really a radiation device that’s attached to a robotic arm to deliver targeted radiation to the tumor. According to research data, it appears similar in side effects and efficacy to other forms of radiotherapy.
Oncologists have differing opinions on which radiation technique is best, so it’s well worth doing some research and asking your doctor to explain all your options.
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The CyberKnife might sound like a surgical tool but it’s really a radiation device that’s attached to a robotic arm to deliver targeted radiation to the tumor. According to research data, it appears similar in side effects and efficacy to other forms of radiotherapy.
Oncologists have differing opinions on which radiation technique is best, so it’s well worth doing some research and asking your doctor to explain all your options.
READ MOREActive surveillance for prostate cancer is a very specific protocol with requirements and guidelines. While this is not ideal for everyone, it may work for certain patients and spare them the side effects of treatment.
Active surveillance for prostate cancer is a very specific protocol with requirements and guidelines. While this is not ideal for everyone, it may work for certain patients and spare them the side effects of treatment.
Before you decide on a surgeon or a surgical technique for prostate cancer, you should understand the options and some key questions to ask your surgeon.
Before you decide on a surgeon or a surgical technique for prostate cancer, you should understand the options and some key questions to ask your surgeon.