Patrick Swayze to undergo the CyberKnife
Patrick Swayze is to undergo an experimental
The National Enquirer is
reporting in it’s March 31st issue.
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The tool uses computerized guidance technology
to deliver high doses of radiation to tumors with
pinpoint accuracy without damaging surrounding
tissue.
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The use of the Cyberknife is controversial among experts.
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Dr. Len Lichenfeld, Deputy Chief Medical Officer
for the American Cancer Society,
told The Enquirer,
“Using the Cyberknife for inoperable pancreatic cancer
is very experimental.
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It has not been shown to work to
prolong survival times.
It’s something to try on patients,
but you just don’t know if it will
make any difference.”
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The head of the Cyberknife Program at Georgetown
University Hospital, Dr. Greg Gagnon, was quoted as saying,
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“Our group and the group at Stanford
have both treated a fair
number of patients with inoperable
pancreatic cancer
with the CyberKnife.
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It is a relatively quick and convenient treatment
that takes only three to five sessions
over the course of a week,
rather than six or more weeks of conventional
radiosurgery treatment.
“We’ve found it generally helps decrease pain
and makes patients more comfortable
while they are alive.
CyberKnife treatment usually seems
to add only a month
or two in terms of overall survival time,
though sometimes these patients can
still be alive for two or three years
after treatment.
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We are hoping for some of these patients,
treatment with theCyberKnife,
when coupled with continuing chemotherapy,
will result in a cure.”
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A family insider was quoted as saying,
“Patrick knows his situation is very difficult,
and he cherishes the outpouring of love.”
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Patrick says whatever happens,
he knows he’s living the best life he
can and has the love and support of
his family and friends.”
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Fans of Patrick Swayze worldwide
send their love and support,
get better, Patrick!
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For more about CyberKnife, see…
http://www.cksociety.org
http://www.accuray.com
PauvrePapillon - January 8, 2009 at 6:43 pm |
How does CyberKnife work?
What makes CyberKnife unique? Its uniqueness is based on its extreme accuracy enabling CyberKnife to treat tumors that were considered untreatable with conventional surgery and radiation.
james - March 26, 2010 at 5:37 am |