Developed to treat small, deep brain tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery is now used to treat other problems and areas that are hard to reach or close to vital organs.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a precise and powerful type of radiation therapy that usually involves a single treatment of a very high dose of radiation in a focused location. No cutting is involved. The minmally invasive method of radiation therapy delivers a strong targeted dose of radiation to small areas, killing a small group of cells effectively.
Developed to treat small, deep brain tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery is now used to treat other problems and areas that are hard to reach or close to vital organs. Some examples of its use include:
The Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center's Department of Radiation Oncology uses the TrueBeam™linear accelerator, a state-of-the-art radiation delivery platform that treats cancer with speed and accuracy. This versatile and powerful platform allows radiation oncologists to use Stereotactic Radiosurgery to treat challenging cancers throughout the body, including those in the brain, spine and liver, while avoiding healthy tissue. Because procedures are performed in a shorter amount of time, the experience is more comfortable and convenient for patients.