Info Request For Cyberknife Procedure

[Fox2018]

Hello,

Can anyone provide some feedback regarding their experience with a radiation process called Cyberknife? I understand there is not a lot of history out there regarding long term cancer recurrence rate and long term side effects.

Thanks!

[Mrkharn]

It seems to have cured me in the three years since treatment.

Be aware that some insurers will only pay for it in the early stage.

Mark

[Fox2018 in reply to Mrkharn]

Thanks! How many visits did you have?

[Tall_Allen]

I had it 8 years ago. The generic term is SBRT - CyberKnife is the brand name for Accuray's platform. It has been done since 2003, and the long-term effects certainly are known. The longest running trial is 10 years - same as IMRT.

[cesanon]

In order of the tightest targetting

o ‎IMRT 180 degrees

o ‎Tomotherapy 360 degrees

o SBRT/‎Cyberknife sphere for smaller Target

o ‎Proton beam for smallest Target

[azcanuck]

What are your other treatment options and factors to consider?

[Fox2018]

At this point I am being lead towards either AS or surgery - RALP is my preference - first radiology oncologist does not recommend radiation due to my low PSA of .8 with a palpable node