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Preparing for Your CyberKnife Treatment: A Patient’s Guide: The experts at CyberKnife Miami want you to understand how to prepare for CyberKnife radiation treatments. Knowing exactly what will happen before, during and after helps alleviate any fears you may have, and that includes your family members. Here is what Happens: The CyberKnife machine pinpoints radiation directly to the tumor. It can be used to treat patients with prostate, lung, brain, spine, lymph nodes, liver, pancreas, and kidney cancers. It can also be an alternative to surgery, or it can also be used for patients where surgery may not be an option. CyberKnife Miami believes knowing what to expect during treatment calms the mind and body, which keeps stress hormones at bay. Before your treatment, you will meet our team so when you come in for treatments, you will know our names, our faces and that we care. Part of your treatment requires having you undergo scans so we can determine the exact shape, size, and location of your tumor. Some patients require getting fitted for a personal body cradle which keeps your body in the same position during treatment. Then if needed, you're fitted for a special vest that makes sure the CyberKnife robot is synchronized with your natural breathing rhythm. Preparing for Treatment with CyberKnife: Day of Treatment On treatment days, you generally have no restrictions on eating, though you want to stick with light meals. You will also want to be well rested, which we know can be easier said than done. You will want to dress in loose clothing and leave your jewelry at home. CyberKnife treatment is painless. While most people can drive themselves back home or to work after treatment, it is a good idea to have someone with you to drive just in case you do not feel up to it. Preparing for Treatment with CyberKnife: After Your Treatment After treatment, you can likely resume all your normal activities. And while side effects are most often minimum, you may experience some. If you do, call us right away. We are here to help and can recommend medications that can minimize and/or eliminate any side effects. Preparing for Treatment with CyberKnife: The Technology The CyberKnife uses a robotic radiation system along with real-time image guidance to move and bend around a patient “to deliver radiation doses from potentially hundreds of unique beam angles, significantly expanding the possible positions to concentrate radiation to the tumor while minimizing the dose to surrounding healthy tissue,” according to Accuray. With CyberKnife, treatment most often lasts less than 10 days instead of weeks or months with other forms of radiation. For more information call the CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" at 305-279-2900. #cancertreatmentmiami https://lnkd.in/gFW_3cDv

A prostate cancer patient treated with CyberKnife shares his CK experience on Facebook's CyberKnife Prostate Forum. It's a good place to learn about mens experiences with CyberKnife and other treatment options for prostate cancer. #cyberknifeforprostatecancer #cyberknifeforprostatecancertreatment #cyberknife #prostatecancer CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life"

"Some things don't live up to the hype but CyberKnife does. Its missile guided technology allows for real time tumor tracking, greatly reducing the risk of side effects by targeting only the tumor site, sparing healthy surrounding tissue and vital organs." Listen to CyberKnife Miami's Dr. Mark Pomper talk about the CyberKnife advantage compared to other types of radiation therapy. If you're interested in learning about CyberKnife for cancer treatment, call our cancer experts at the CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" 305-279-2900. #cancertreatmentmiami #cancertreatmentinmiamifl #cyberknifeforprostatecancer #cyberknifeforprostatecancertreatment #Accuray #CyberKnife

The first off spring of Cyberknife the race horse that won two major races was sold at auction for $230,000. The filly’s father, was named Cyberknife by his owner, Al Gold to help spread the word about the technology after being successfully treated for prostate cancer with CyberKnife radiation therapy. “When I was first told I had cancer, fear overtook all logical thought. Will I survive, what kind of treatment will I have, what about my family? Learning about the CyberKnife System gave me hope for my future. CyberKnife was a simple, pain-free treatment that enabled me to continue enjoying my life. Grateful to the successful treatment, I named my most promising horse Cyberknife.” After winning the Haskell Stakes and Matt Winn Stakes Cyberknife was retired as a stud horse. It is hoped his off spring will go on to win many races and continue to educate the world about CyberKnife technology. The CyberKnife System features a linear accelerator mounted to a robotic arm that is specifically designed to deliver radiation beams from potentially thousands of unique angles, targeting only the tumor while minimizing radiation dose to healthy tissue.  It is this precision, made possible by the system’s robotic arm and continual tracking and automatic synchronization of the radiation beam, which makes such a difference for patients. The CyberKnife System is the only radiation delivery device that can detect when the prostate moves and using artificial intelligence, synchronize the treatment delivery beam to the prostate’s new position in real-time throughout the entire treatment session. Dr. Mark Pomper, CyberKnife Miami's medical director says CyberKnife has a 98% cure rate for prostate cancer. “There is a general thought among surgeons that surgery is better for men under age 60 because of radiation’s long-term effects may cause problems years later, like impotence and incontinence, but that’s not what research is proving. Surgery has long term effects too. CyberKnife has few side effects. Its pinpoint radiation beams hit only the prostate so we can give a much higher dose with a lot fewer treatments, leaving healthy surrounding tissue unharmed. There’s over 20 years of published studies supporting the effectiveness and safety of CyberKnife for prostate cancer,”  CyberKnife treatments can be done in five radiation therapy sessions over 10 days. That is compared to up to forty-two over several months with other types of radiation. The CyberKnife radiation beams, which target and destroy the tumor, are so precise. That means there is less risk of side effects including impotence and incontinence. Call the CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" at 305-279-2900 to see if we can help you. #cyberknifeforprostatecancer #cancertreatmentmiami https://lnkd.in/gbPvezsX

#CyberKnife is standard treatment for #prostatecancer and is the #1 choice for men because it's more convienent, requiring only 5 radiation sessions vs 42 with other types of radiation, less risk of side effects, and maintaining quality of life during and after treatment. Call the CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" at 305-279-2900 to find out if you're a candidate for #CyberKnife treatment for prostate cancer and go to our website now for more information https://lnkd.in/ejVZCkM #cyberknifeforprostatecancertreatment #cyberknifeforprostatecancer #cancertreatmentmiami #cancertreatmentinmiamifl CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life"

CyberKnife Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer: This video provides invaluable information from the Prostate Cancer Research Institue about how CyberKnife works and the importance of having an experienced team providing the treatment sessions. CyberKnife Miami is among the most experienced teams worldwide, which is why many patients outside of South Florida travel to us. We are a boutique, stand alone CyberKnife center. It is all we do. Another thing that sets us apart from other cancer centers is, we answer the phone. If we can't, we get back to you asap. Dealing with cancer is tough enough without having to deal with a medical maze. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you, and get your cancer treatment behind you as quickly as possible so you can get back to your life. To find out if we can help you call us at 305-279-2900. Cyberknife Center of Miami - The Beam Of Life #cyberknifeforprostatecancertreatment #cyberknifeforprostatecancer #cancertreamentmiami #cancertreatmentinmiamifl #prostatecancerresearchinstitute #PCRI @accuray https://lnkd.in/geNM4nYB

Why So Passionate About The CyberKnife® System? “This is a question I am often asked. As a representative of Accuray who makes two incredible systems that treat cancer in remarkably unique ways, why does it seem as if you prefer one system over the other?”  Bill Vogel/Clinical Sales Director/Accuray/CybKnife Manufacturer Well, the short answer to that question is, I really do not. However, it was my experience as a Radiation Therapist that led me to Accuray, and my experience with CyberKnife. I treated cases that, in my opinion, could only be described as miracles. One case was an exceptionally large man who at the time was wheelchair bound and had a lesion that was wrapped completely around his spinal cord and encompassed two vertebral bodies. He was in extreme pain and lost the function of his legs and was told by a Radiation Oncologist there was not much else that could be done at this point other than attempt to control the pain with medication. As we spoke, he told me he was taking everything from ibuprofen to oxycontin, along with several other let us say “unprescribed” medications and it helped a little but impacted his quality of life being drugged up every waking hour of the day. This was the typical story I ran into in those early days. But I recall him specifically because he had a massive frame and I dislocated my shoulder getting him up on the CyberKnife table. His treatment went on without incident. Two and a half weeks later I was walking down a long hospital hallway when, at the other end I noticed a rather large man standing there. Normally he would not have caught my eye, but the way he was slowly pacing from one side to the other made me think he may have been lost, so I wanted to see if I could help. As I got closer, to my amazement, I realized it was my patient from a couple of weeks ago. The first thing that went through my head was that his follow up was not scheduled for at least another ten days, so why was he here? Did he have other issues that needed to be addressed, but even more was the elation that he was standing. As I approached him his face lit up as he finally recognized someone to whom he could speak. He told me he came in early because he wanted to let someone know his pain was gone. He felt he no longer needed to be taking drugs and had at least stopped self-medicating with the “unprescribed” ones. After two and a half weeks his pain was completely gone, and he was walking again. So, back to the original question. No, I am not biased towards one of our incredible treatment delivery systems, but I do wear my heart on my sleeve. As a result, when I begin to speak of CyberKnife a little smile begins to form as I think back about this patient and the countless others that were able extend their time and improve their quality of life after being told they were out of options. https://lnkd.in/g95TcyP7 Accuray CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life"

CyberKnife vs Proton Beam vs Surgery vs HIFU for Prostate Cancer Treatment: CyberKnife Miami's Medical Director, Dr. Mark Pomper explains the biggest differences among these treatment options for prostate cancer to Health Specialist Marilyn Mitzel. In addition to being noninvasive, CyberKnife delivers precise doses of radiation therapy to the tumor site, sparing surrounding tissue from harm. It targets the tumor with pinpoint accuracy and actually follows the tumor as it moves naturally, greatly reducing the risk of side effects, such as impotence and incontinence. Another big bonus, CyberKnife requires only 5 radiation therapy sessions compared to 42 with other types of radiation. The medical team at CyberKnife Miami is among the most experienced worldwide in treating all types of cancer. Prostate Cancer is one we treat the most and is now considered the standard treatment of care and is the number one treatment choice among men with prostate cancer. If you're considering CyberKnife, our team can review your scans and help you make the best treatment choice for your particular needs, whether that is CyberKnife or not. Often times it is a great option and most men are candidates for CyberKnife therapy. If your doctor says it's not for you, or it won't work for you, do yourself a big favor and get a second opinion from a CyberKnife center in your area. Chances are you'll be glad you did. You can reach our top prostate cancer doctors in Miami at 305-279-2900. We are happy to join forces with you, and get cancer behind you so you can get on with your life. CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" #cyberknifeforprostatecancertreatment #cyberknifeforprostatecancer #cyberknifeversusprotontherapy

Drug Improves Effectiveness of Radiation for Lung Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain: Researchers have identified a potential new way to make radiation more effective and improve outcomes for patients with lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The study, led by Dr. Debanjan Bhattacharya was published in the journal Cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Up to 40% of lung cancer patients develop brain metastases and on average survive between eight and 10 months. Bhattacharya and his colleagues at UC focused on AM-101, a synthetic analog, meaning it has a close resemblance to the original compound, in the class of benzodiazepine drugs. AM-101 is a particularly useful drug in the context of brain metastases in NSCLC, Bhattacharya said, as benzodiazepines are known to be able to pass through the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain from potential harmful invaders that can also block some drugs from reaching their target in the brain. The team found AM-101 activated GABA(A) receptors located in the NSCLC cells and lung cancer brain metastatic cells. This activation triggers the “self-eating” process of autophagy where the cell recycles and degrades unwanted cellular parts. Specifically, the study showed that activating GABA(A) receptors increases the expression and clustering of GABARAP and Nix (an autophagy receptor), which boosts the autophagy process in lung cancer cells. This enhanced “self-eating” process of autophagy makes lung cancer cells more sensitive to radiation treatment. Using animal models of lung cancer brain metastases, the team found AM-101 makes radiation treatment more effective and significantly improves survival. Additionally, the drug was found to slow down the growth of the primary NSCLC cells and brain metastases. In addition to making radiation more effective, adding AM-101 to radiation treatments could allow for lower radiation doses, which could reduce side effects and toxicity for patients, Bhattacharya said. Go to our blog for the complete story Cancer Treatment Miami: Lung, Brain and Metastatic Cancer are treated most often at the CyberKnife Center of Miami. Our team’s vast experience in oncology, radiation therapy and CyberKnife SBRT therapy allows us to take on the most difficult cases. Patients often turn to us when they are told by other cancer centers, “There is nothing more we can do for you.” At CyberKnife Miami we believe something most often can be done and it’s certainly worth trying. If we can’t cure you, chances are we can buy you precious more time, and it’s quality time. Call the CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" at 305-279-2900. #lungcancer #braincancer #cancertreamentmiami #cancertreatmentmiamifl https://lnkd.in/gSuqCQ35