Since 2013 we have been using a Cyberknife M6TM system
Uveal melanoma treatment with Cyberknife
Painless treatment for uveal melanoma
The Cyberknife method has already been well approved for the treatment of specific tumors in the brain and other locations and has been applied to more than 100,000 tumor patients worldwide.
Cyberknife preserves quality of life
The outpatient Cyberknife treatment of uveal melanoma does not entail substantial restrictions of the patients’ daily routine. The Cyberknife therapy preserves the patients’ quality of life. In most instances usual activities can be pursued the day after treatment.
Uveal melanoma before Cyberknife
treatment (61 years old patient).
Uveal melanoma 20 months after Cyberknife treatment.
The sonogram shows a small scar remained.
Specialized physicians and medical physicists evaluate the imaging studies and transfer the image sets (CT, MRI) to a planning computer for Cyberknife treatment. The dosage and direction of the rays are computed for the treatment based on exact definition of the tumor and surrounding healthy structures. Depending on the location and size of the lesion, this can take up to 24 hours.
The treatment day begins with usual breakfast. Also, medications can be taken as usually. At the Munich Cyberknife Center the patient will be welcomed and prepared for the treatment by our medical and office team. In a comfortable reclining position (on request with your favorite music in the background) the patient stays in touch with our treatment team throughout the medical application by the use of more than one camera and microphone. The Cyberknife treatment is usually a one-time treatment; but it can be repeated if new treatable tumors occur in the future. It lasts – depending on the size - an average of about 30 minutes. The treatment can be stopped anytime to visit the toilet or to drink something. Thereafter, the treatment is continued unchanged. After the treatment there is a closing meeting to discuss the medication and the intervals of the follow-up investigations. An inpatient hospital stay after the treatment is not required.
Regular clinical checks and imaging controls help to document the healing process. A first visit is provided - depending on the diagnosis - 3 to 6 months after treatment. As a rule, a new CT or MRI examination is required.
