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Frequently Asked Questions About CyberKnife®
What is CyberKnife?
CyberKnife isn’t a knife at all. It’s a non-invasive radiosurgical device that can allow USC cancer specialists to treat certain tumors that may have previously been considered inoperable.
Does CyberKnife hurt?
No. CyberKnife procedures are painless.
Is CyberKnife dangerous?
Because CyberKnife uses beams of relatively weak radiation to treat a tumor, the surrounding healthy tissue, through which the beams pass, is not harmed. It is only at the point at which the beams converge that the radiation is strong enough to damage tissue – in this case a lesion or tumor that a physician wants to treat.
What are the advantages of CyberKnife?
In certain cases, because of its accuracy, CyberKnife allows USC Norris physicians to treat tumors that may have previously been considered inoperable. For some patients, CyberKnife treatments can be completed in a fraction of the time required for traditional radiotherapy. For more information, see the Benefits of CyberKnife section.
Where can I receive CyberKnife treatment?
USC Norris Cancer Hospital is the only facility in Los Angeles offering CyberKnife treatment. You and your physician may contact the doctors of USC Norris Cancer Hospital to review your case and determine whether or not CyberKnife treatment is appropriate for your condition.
Why should I have my cancer treatment at USC Norris Cancer Hospital?
Treating and studying cancer is what we do. In fact, we’re affiliated with the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only six National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in California. Our physicians are faculty members of the renowned Keck School of Medicine and many have been recognized as some of the Best Doctors in America. |
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