Our CyberKnife Techniques: What Suits You Best?
When considering CyberKnife, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
NanoKnife
NanoKnife is a minimally invasive procedure using electrical pulses to target and destroy cancer cells, especially in soft tissues.
Pros: Offers high precision in targeting cancerous cells with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. Suitable for tumors in hard-to-reach areas with a 90% success rate in tumor ablation.
Cons: Limited to certain types of tumors and not applicable for all cancer types. Requires specialized equipment and trained professionals.
Effectiveness: 90% success rate in tumor ablation.
Best for: Soft tissue tumors under 5 cm, especially in the liver, pancreas, and prostate.
Prices: Cost of NanoKnife in Australia from $3,000 CyberKnife for brain tumor
This non-invasive treatment uses precision radiation therapy to target brain tumors with high accuracy.
Pros: Offers sub-millimeter precision, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. No incisions or anesthesia required, making it safer for patients with medical conditions.
Cons: Limited to certain tumor sizes and locations. May require multiple sessions which can be time-consuming.
Effectiveness: Success rates up to 85% in controlling tumor growth.
Duration: 30-90 minutes per session.
Best for: Small to medium-sized brain tumors, including metastatic cancer, with up to 3 cm size.
Prices: Cost of CyberKnife for brain tumor in Australia from $9,500 CyberKnife for prostate cancer
CyberKnife for prostate cancer is a non-invasive treatment utilizing precision radiation therapy to target and treat prostate tumors.
Pros: Offers a high level of accuracy with a 98% success rate in targeting tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. Treatments are completed in 1-5 sessions, much fewer than conventional radiotherapy.
Cons: Not suitable for patients with very large prostate glands or those with significant urinary symptoms. May require additional imaging sessions for precise targeting.
Effectiveness: 95% tumor control rate within 5 years.
Duration: 1-2 hours per session.
Best for: Early-stage prostate cancer and localized tumors up to 5 cm.
Prices: Cost of CyberKnife for prostate cancer in Australia from $6,000 CyberKnife for lung cancer
CyberKnife for lung cancer is a non-invasive treatment using precision radiation therapy to target tumors.
Pros: Offers precise targeting of lung tumors with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. Success rate of over 90% for early-stage lung cancer.
Cons: Not suitable for very large tumors or those near critical structures. May require multiple sessions, unlike NanoKnife.
Effectiveness: Success rate of 85% to 90% for localized lung tumors.
Duration: 1-5 sessions, each lasting 30-90 minutes.
Best for: Early-stage lung cancer or small metastatic tumors in the lungs.
Prices: Cost of CyberKnife for lung cancer in Australia from $1,641