The 100th CyberKnife® Patient

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomyThe surgical removal of the entire prostate gland., also known as keyhole prostatectomy, is a minimally invasive operation performed by a Urological Surgeon to treat, and cure, prostate cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body.. It is performed under general anaestheticAny agent that reduces or abolishes sensation, affecting the whole body. and involves removing the entire prostate glandAn organ with the ability to make and secrete certain fluids., seminal vesicles A pair of pouch-like glands situated on each side of the bladder in males. These produce the components of semen. , and sometimes the lymphA watery or milky bodily fluid containing lymphocytes, proteins and fats. Lymph accumulates outside the blood vessels in the intercellular spaces of the body tiisues and is collected by the vessels of the lymphatic system. glands within the pelvisThe bony basin formed by the hip bones and the lower vertebrae of the spine; also refers to the lower part of the abdomen.. The bladderThe organ that stores urine. is then re-attached to the urethraThe tube that carries urine from the bladder, and in men also carries semen during ejaculation. with sutures.

The aim of neurosurgery has always been to gain the maximal benefit for the patient with the minimum amount of risk. Modern neurosurgery and radiosurgery can be used to treat a variety of conditions including brain tumours, brain haemorrhages, pain, epilepsyA tendency to have recurrent seizures., and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis.

This article presents an overview of the latest treatments for Prostate Cancer. We believe that this article will be of interest to anyone who has been diagnosed with prostateA gland that surrounds the urethra near the bladder. It produces a fluid that forms part of the semen. cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. and would like to know what their treatment options are, particularly during the advanced stage.

The revised Prostate Cancer Risk Management Programme (PCRMP) gives the opportunity for all men who have concerns about prostateA gland that surrounds the urethra near the bladder. It produces a fluid that forms part of the semen. cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body., to have the right to a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSAAn abbreviation for prostate-specific antigen, an enzyme that is produced by the prostate. High levels are present in the blood when the prostate gland is enlarged or inflamed.) bloodA fluid that transports oxygen and other substances through the body, made up of blood cells suspended in a liquid. test free on the NHS. This right should be exercised in the context of genuinely balanced information from their GP about the pros and cons of this test.

Cancers can arise from any cellThe basic unit of all living organisms. in the body and therefore can take any form. When cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. forms a single solid tumourAn abnormal swelling. or mass, surgery can be straightforward, but what about when the cancer invades around other essential tissues and organs – especially in the head and neck? Many tumours, particularly of the head and neck have previously been effectively inoperable, and so major changes in treatment approach were needed.