CyberKnife®

Precision without Incision

CyberKnife®, is a new form of targeted radiotherapy used to treat certain types of cancer. This powerful new treatment uses the technique of stereotactic radiosurgery where pencil-thin beams of radiation are directed at tumours to destroy them without radiating the surrounding tissue. This avoids the side effects of high-dosage radiation experienced with normal radiotherapy. CyberKnife® can be used alone or alongside other treatments such as chemotherapy.

CyberKnife® can be used to treat the following conditions:

An easy to navigate introduction to our articles on CyberKnife® is available in our CyberKnife® guide

Most advances in cancer treatment are small steps forward, but occasionally there is a giant leap.