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What can the CyberKnife(r) treat?
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 What is stereotactic radiosurgery?  What is stereotactic radiosurgery?
 Where else is CyberKnife(r) available?  Where else is CyberKnife(r) available?
 How does the CyberKnife(r) system work?  How does the CyberKnife(r) system work?
 How is CyberKnife(r) different from other stereotactic radiosurgery systems like Gamma Knife?  How is CyberKnife(r) different from other stereotactic radiosurgery systems like Gamma Knife?
 What can the CyberKnife(r) treat?  What can the CyberKnife(r) treat?
 Is CyberKnife(r) covered by insurance?  Is CyberKnife(r) covered by insurance?
 How can I find out more about the CyberKnife(r) at Southwest?  How can I find out more about the CyberKnife(r) at Southwest?
 What are the benefits for CyberKnife(r) patients?  What are the benefits for CyberKnife(r) patients?
 What can I expect during CyberKnife(r) treatment?  What can I expect during CyberKnife(r) treatment?

CyberKnife(r) technology is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat tumors and lesions throughout the body. Southwest Washington Medical Center uses CyberKnife to treat benign (non cancerous) tumors, malignant (cancerous) tumors, vascular (blood vessel) malformations and functional disorders.

CyberKnife is used to treat tumors of the:

  • Head
  • Neck
  • Spine
  • Lung
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Pelvis
  • Other sites as appropriate

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