CyberKnife Debuts at Apollo Cancer Centre

Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, introduces South Asia’s first CyberKnife S7™ FIM Robotic Radio Surgery System, revolutionizing cancer treatment. The non-invasive technology targets cancerous and non-cancerous tumors with unparalleled precision. Dr. Mahadev Potharaju explains that treatments, lasting 1 to 5 sessions, are swift, ranging from 30 to 90 minutes, allowing patients to resume daily activities. Dr. Ratnadevi R underscores its efficacy in treating benign brain lesions without open surgery, while Dr. Shankar Vangipuram highlights its role in reshaping radiation therapy’s future. The system, mounted on a robot with a linear accelerator, delivers high-energy X-rays, setting a new standard for precision in cancer care at Apollo Cancer Centre.