The CyberKnife® is an alternative treatment delivery system that may be suitable for some patients who may have run out of options or have been told their cancer is inoperable. It has the ability to deliver a high dose of radiotherapy treatment, whilst significantly reducing the dose to the surrounding normal tissues – one of the main treatment challenges when giving radiotherapy.
It uses real-time tracking capabilities to deliver high-dose radiation to tumours with pin-point accuracy. It is so advanced that it can even target tumours that move around as a patient breathes, meaning stabilising frames and uncomfortable breath-holding techniques are not required. It’s non-invasive and does not use knifes or scalpels.
The CyberKnife® gives our patients more options. Its accuracy means we can treat some patients who are not suitable for conventional radiotherapy, as well as those who are too unwell to undergo a general anaesthetic or surgery. It can be used to treat tumours throughout the body, including tumours of the brain, spine, lung, liver, pancreas, kidney and prostate.
NHS, private or self funding patients
CyberKnife® treatment is available to NHS, private or self funding patients. Currently treatment on the NHS is provided on a case by case basis and an application has to be made to the patients primary care trust (PCT).
You can find out how you can get referred for treatment or how you can refer a patient on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Take a tour of the CyberKnife®
Our video gives you a virtual tour of our CyberKnife® centre.
