Conditions Treated

Who will benefit from CyberKnife treatment?

CyberKnife of Indianapolis can treat a variety of lesions and malignant cancers, including ones that were once considered inoperable, and tumors that have previously undergone the maximum allowed dose of radiation. It is an excellent option for cancer patients who are looking for a non-invasive, pain-free procedure that requires little or no recovery time.

Patients with the following medical conditions can be helped by CyberKnife:

• Malignant brain tumors: metastases, recurrent disease
• Benign brain tumors: acoustic neuromas, menigiomas, pituitary adenomas, schwannomas
• Vascular malformations: arteriovenous malformations (AVMs),
• Funtional disorders:Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Extracranial tumors and lesions: base of skull, spine/bone (cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacrum, pelvis), liver, lung, pancreas
  and prostate cancer

To learn more about each of these conditions and how CyberKnife can help, visit the CyberKnife Society Web site at www.CKSociety.org

A Note for Patients
While CyberKnife is an amazing innovation in the field of cancer treatment, but it should not be considered the only option for treatment. Treating tumors and cancers has changed dramatically over the past 10-20 years, and continue to evolve.

It is important that you review and understand all of the different choices available. Many conditions can be successfully treated with the CyberKnife of Indianapolis, however, it is important that you research and discuss with your doctor and family the best course of treatment for your particular condition. Depending on your unique case, your doctor may recommend combining CyberKnife with other types of treatment, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery to best suit your condition.