Shaped beam radiosurgery represents a new era in cancer treatment, one in which more patients are spared the pain, discomfort and lengthy recovery of conventional invasive surgery and/or radiation therapy. Incorporating the most advanced medical and computer technology available today, shaped beam radiosurgery delivers a concentrated dose of radiation to the tumor with submillimeter accuracy, protecting surrounding healthy tissue.
For the cancer patient, this means:
- No pain
- No incision
- No scarring
- No painful recovery
- Shorter treatments
Pinpoint accuracy means that shaped beam radiosurgery can be used to treat some tumors previously deemed inoperable due to size, shape or location. Precise targeting of the beam from multiple angles reduces potential damage to surrounding tissue as well as delicate structures, such as the brainstem or spinal cord.
Radiation doses can be delivered at levels at least 60% higher than conventional methods, dramatically reducing the time spent in treatment and the number of treatments needed.
Shaped beam radiosurgery is also known as Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) or Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT), which are types of Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT).
