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Archive => Archives => Topic started by: becknell on September 19, 2005, 09:36:30 am

Title: FSR and Cyberknife
Post by: becknell on September 19, 2005, 09:36:30 am

I'm trying to educate myself about radiosurgery. I think I understand about Gamma knife, I have read the most about that. Beyond that I have found it to be very confusing. Is there a difference between FSR and Cyberknife? Or are these just different terms for what is essentially the same treatment — a way to deliver radiation in fractionated doses to preserve healthy tissue. ? Thanks for helping me understand.

Title: Re: FSR and Cyberknife
Post by: jamie on September 19, 2005, 02:32:24 pm

FSR and CyberKnife are different treatments, using different machines. FSR is usually done over 5 or more sessions using lower doses, where CyberKnife is usually done over 3 using higher doses, and Gamma Knife is 1 session using the highest dose. The CyberKnife system is also more accurate than FSR and even Gamma Knife. I think a good way to explain CyberKnife, is as a cross between Gamma Knife and FSR.

Title: Re: FSR and Cyberknife
Post by: Larry on September 19, 2005, 05:45:20 pm

I have a recurrence of an AN from 3 years ago and am now seeking out a treatment called stereotactic radiation. I believe that it is similar to Gamma knife. Once i find out more about it - in 2 days, i will write more.

Larry