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CyberKnife® treats tumors anywhere in the body. Thus far, Crozer-Keystone physicians and surgeons have treated patients for thoracic and head and neck cancers. In addition, malignant and benign tumors in other areas – such as the spine, prostate, liver and pancreas and more – can be treated as indicated below.
Malignant Tumors
- Primary (e.g., astrocytomas, carcinomas, gliomas, lung, pancreas)
- Metastases (brain and bony)
Benign Tumors
- Acoustic neuromas
- Craniopharngioma
- Hemangioblastoma
- Schwannomas
- Meningiomas
- Pituitary adenomas
Vascular Malformations
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVM's)
- Cavernous malformations
Functional Disorders
Extracranial Tumors and Lesions
- Base of skull
- Neck
- Cervical spine
- Thoracic spine
- Lumbar spine
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Lungs
- Other lesions, tumors, and conditions anywhere in the body when radiation treatment is indicated
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More Information on Medical Conditions that CyberKnifeÒ Radiosurgery Can Treat
Cyberknife radiosurgery can treat a range of medical conditions. Find a complete listing of these conditions, along with answers to commonly asked questions about treatment and what to expect. More> |
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