CyberKnife
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CyberKnife Benefits

CyberKnife benefits include:
  • Pain-free
  • Non-invasive; no scalpel, incision or blood loss
  • Treats hard-to-reach tumors, including many that cannot be treated with conventional surgery
  • No anesthesia required (a mild sedative can help you relax)
  • Outpatient procedure; no hospital stay
  • No recovery time
  • Nearly immediate return to normal activity
  • No need for metal head frame or skull pins to immobilize you during treatment
  • Can be used on lesions that have previously undergone radiation therapy

 

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