Why Do Top Hospitals Recommend CyberKnife? Detailed Explanation of Its Three Major Advantages in Treating Prostate Cancer
- Elva Chen
- Jan 19
- 4 min read
As a common high-incidence cancer unique to men, prostate cancer often develops silently to an advanced stage without obvious symptoms. When many prostate cancer patients seek medical treatment, they not only focus on the treatment method itself but also worry about whether the treatment process and subsequent recovery will bring inconvenience and embarrassment to their lives and work.
So, is there a non-invasive way to effectively treat prostate cancer?
01 About Prostate Cancer
Known as a "lazy cancer," prostate cancer is common in elderly male patients. Its incidence ranks second among male malignant tumors worldwide—even the "Oracle of Omaha" Warren Buffett could not escape it! Similarly, former U.S. President Joe Biden, who has received much attention, was also diagnosed with prostate cancer and is currently undergoing radiation therapy.
According to data from CA-CANCER J CLIN, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer (CRC) account for 48% of new cancer cases in men globally, with prostate cancer alone accounting for 27%. Currently, prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of new cancer cases and deaths in men.
02 Non-Invasive Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Fortunately, there are many treatment options for prostate cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, cryotherapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, etc.
According to the NCCN Guidelines, except for very low-risk and some low-risk cases (for which active surveillance without immediate intervention is recommended), surgery, radiation therapy, or androgen deprivation therapy are equally effective for non-metastatic low-risk, intermediate-risk, and high-risk patients.
Prostate cancer patients are most concerned about ensuring their quality of life after treatment, thus preferring non-invasive treatment—CyberKnife therapy.
The prostate is a sensitive area rich in nerves. Invasive surgery naturally creates psychological pressure, leading patients to subconsciously resist it. However, if you are told that non-invasive treatment can achieve results comparable to surgery, it undoubtedly provides patients with a new consideration and hope.
CyberKnife therapy is the ideal choice for such patients! CyberKnife can track and lock tumor lesions for high-dose irradiation with precise local control, maximizing the protection of normal organs and further avoiding post-treatment side effects such as urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, and hot flashes.
Since no surgery is required, patients avoid a long recovery period, reduce the life disruptions caused by cancer or treatment itself, and effectively protect their physical and mental health, social relationships, and work.
CyberKnife therapy balances treatment efficacy and quality of life—treating the disease effectively while ensuring a good quality of life. This truly reflects putting patients first and bringing them benefits!
Patients at different disease stages can also receive international multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultations to obtain comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services from multiple experts, ensuring that prostate cancer patients receive the most precise and suitable treatment.
03 Advantages of CyberKnife Therapy
As we all know, CyberKnife, the "tumor killer," is renowned for its precision—it can track and lock tumor lesions in the body for precise ablation. This means CyberKnife has unparalleled advantages in treating prostate cancer.
01） Precisely Lock Tumor Lesions
Unpredictable movements of normal body organs can easily cause tumor displacement, leading to inaccurate target areas and affecting treatment efficacy.
CyberKnife can distinguish between normal organs and tumor lesions, delivering precise irradiation only to the tumor, effectively reducing the incidence of post-treatment side effects.
02） Treatment Time Shortened to 1 Week
Thanks to its precise positioning, CyberKnife delivers high-dose irradiation, shortening the treatment course to within 1 week—only 3–5 sessions are needed, compared to other radiation therapy methods.
No hospitalization is required—treatment can be performed on an outpatient basis. Patients can return home immediately after treatment without affecting their daily life and work.
03）Guaranteed Post-Treatment Quality of Life
Furthermore, CyberKnife achieves efficacy comparable to surgery.
In terms of prognosis, the non-invasive nature results in a shorter recovery time, reducing the incidence of side effects such as urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. This greatly guarantees patients’ post-treatment quality of life and alleviates their psychological burden.
Research supporting CyberKnife: A U.S. prospective clinical study tracking thousands of prostate cancer patients treated with CyberKnife showed:
CyberKnife has unparalleled advantages in treating early-stage prostate cancer. It can accurately eliminate tumors while minimizing irradiation to healthy tissues, achieving high tumor control rates and low toxicity rates, and ensuring patients’ post-treatment quality of life.
04 Prostate Cancer Types for Which Radiation Therapy Is Preferred
Which types of prostate cancer can prioritize radiation therapy?
1. Early-stage prostate cancer without lymph node or distant metastasis: Radiation therapy achieves the same efficacy as surgery but with fewer complications.
2. Lymph node-metastatic prostate cancer: Combining radiation therapy with drug treatment can further improve efficacy.
3. Distant metastatic prostate cancer: Even with distant metastasis, there is no need to fear. Adding radiation therapy to drug treatment can improve patient survival, enhance quality of life, and alleviate symptoms.
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05 Sharing of Foreign Classic Cases
Abroad, many cured prostate cancer patients highly praise CyberKnife therapy and are willing to share their cancer journey and treatment experience to help other patients build confidence. The official website of Accuray (U.S.-based CyberKnife manufacturer) records many such classic cases.
The patient below, Gerhard, fully documented his CyberKnife treatment process. After the treatment, he shared and reenacted the experience, which was surprisingly easy and simple, helping many patients completely dispel their concerns.
Documentary: Gerhard’s Prostate Cancer Treatment Journey
In the documentary, Gerhard mentioned: He underwent 5 CyberKnife sessions, which went very smoothly. During the first session, he looked around to see what was happening, but he slept through the remaining 4 sessions. He did not feel any discomfort during the treatment—only received excellent care from the staff.
At this point, you may have an illusion: CyberKnife’s precision and intelligence make it seem "effortless to treat tumors"—but that’s not the case at all!
CyberKnife’s advantages over other radiation therapies lie in its dose gradient variation and high equivalent biological dose. Therefore, to ensure that the tumor is the focus of irradiation while avoiding sensitive areas such as the prostate and rectum, it requires experienced and highly skilled doctors, medical physicists, and technicians to comprehensively control the treatment plan.
The treatment level and quality cannot be guaranteed by a single device alone. Instead, a professional and experienced expert team is needed to empower CyberKnife to maximize its value and bring "super enhanced" benefits to patients!
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