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Expanding Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

October 11, 2009

Analysis of:Medicare to cover controversial prostate treatment | www.philly.com

1. Medicare now covers Cyberknife radiosurgery treatment for prostate cancer in most parts of the United States.2. The Cyberknife has specific advantages over conventional surgery and conventional radiotherapy/IMRT for prostate cancer.3. Early clinical results on the use of Cyberknife radiosurgery for prostate cancer have been very favorable, with high rates of tumor control and minimal side effects.

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