Course of treatment
The course of treatment normally includes four steps:
A modern CT Scanner
Computer tomographic scanner
Prior to treatment, the size, shape and position of the tumor must be specified by digital imaging methods. This process starts with a high-resolution CT scan, whilst other digital imaging methods, such as MRI, angiography or PET scan, are used to map special tumors.
State-of-the-art software supports treatment planning.
Treatment planning
After CT scanning, all the digital images are transmitted to the treatment planning workstation where the treating physician identifies precisely the size, shape and position of the tumor.
Using our CyberKnife® software, one of our seasoned physicians sets up a treatment plan for delivering the necessary radiation doses to the tumor position identified without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue. The patient’s presence is not required during this treatment step.
Treatment is comfortable for patients.
Radiotherapy
During CyberKnife® radiation treatment, patients lie comfortably on the treatment table and are automatically positioned. Since radiation is painless and non-invasive, no anaesthesia is necessary. Treatment normally takes between 30 to 90 minutes usually involving one to five sessions.