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CYBER KNIFE

By Dennis M.M

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INTRODUCTION

  • The Cyber Knife technology is an ultra-modern cancer treatment alternative to traditional surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
  • Non-invasiveness system features high-tech radiotherapy with precise targeting of tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
  • For patients previously considered inoperable or unsuitable for traditional surgical intervention.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

  • Picture this:
  • A robot moving and bending effortlessly around the patient to deliver radiation.
  • It also includes sophisticated real-time imaging and software that precisely maps the tumor’s location.
  • First, imaging will ascertain the tumor’s location, size, and shape that help in pre-set certain parameters and a personalized treatment
  • The plan outlines the precise radiation doses and angles needed to target the tumor effectively.

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A CYBER KNIFE PROCEDURE?�

  • You’ll lie comfortably during the procedure as the Cyber Knife machine does its magic.

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  • The session takes about half an hour to about three.

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  • Even better, it’s painless, and you can resume your duties immediately.

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WHY CYBER KNIFE IS BETTER COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL CANCER TREATMENT

  • Non-invasive thus painless and a shorter treatment time.
  • Able to reach areas of the body previously thought untreatable.
  • Almost immediate recovery.
  • Movement of the tumour during treatment caused by coughing, heart beat, swallowing etc does not alter precision since the robot machine automatically adjust the radiation beam accordingly.
  • Precision treatment limit damage to healthy tissue, hence very few side effect.
  • Cyber Knife requires only approximately five sessions within about two weeks.

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POCKET DAMAGE

  • Ksh 350,000

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