Miami 2/5/2008 11:55:41 PM
News / Education

Cyberknife Center of Miami - Patient Receives New Lease on Life

Sixty-eight Year Old Adenocarcinoma Patient Receives Cyberknife Treatment After Refusing Traditional Surgery and Discovers a New Lease on Life

A lung cancer diagnosis is one that often has devastating effects on patients as well as their loved ones. Many who are given this type of diagnosis are forced to endure painful operations and other uncomfortable treatment methods, in what is often a vain attempt to lead a full life. Most become even more noticeably ill from the side effects of treatment. For one patient diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, the revolutionary Cyberknife treatment alternative has proven to be a more viable choice in eradicating recurring tumors without hindering their ability to appreciate being a survivor.

The Cyberknife Advantage

The Cyberknife is a robotic device used to deliver radiation with pinpointed accuracy to treatment areas. What makes it a preferred option for many is it being the first of its kind to provide radiation therapy without being destructive to healthy tissue and cells. It is beneficial for patients with inoperable tumors and lesions in areas of the body that are deemed too sensitive for traditional methods as well as those who have been administered the maximum dosage of radiation allowed with radiosurgery.

One patient, a 68 year-old male with a history of adenocarcinoma, reaped the benefits of choosing the Cyberknife option after seeing a re-growth of a tumor in his lung. The patient was previously treated with surgery, followed by chemotherapy, and experienced no recurrences for over a year. But when the tumor eventually returned, he opted for the Cyberknife method as opposed to surgery, and years later, is reportedly clinically well with no further complaints.

The Cyberknife Centers of Miami and West Palm Beach

The Cyberknife Centers of Miami and West Palm Beach are helping to spread the word about the potential benefits of the alternative method of treatment. Thousands of patients have been helped, but due to the limited number of centers available, several remain in the dark about the Cyberknife’s existence. Detailed information is available online at http://www.morsecyberknife.com/. By visiting the site, individuals can acquire a better understanding of how the treatment works, candidacy requirements, and other relevant topics.

For more information about the Cyberknife treatment option, or the Cyberknife Centers of Miami and Palm Beach, please visit http://www.morsecyberknife.com/.