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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Dr. James Brooks is a urologic oncologist at Stanford Hospital & Clinics and an associate professor in the School of Medicine. Read More
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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