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I have recurrent renal cell cancer (papillary) that could not be removed because it was too close to the aorta. I have been stable for a year following IL2 treatment. Can the cyberknife be used on a tumor by the aorta.
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Joined: 10/10/2008
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Yes, but each case has to have individual review for appropriateness and risk. There are other issues than the aorta.
Clinton A. Medbery, III, M.D.
St. Anthony Hospital Cyberknife Center
(405) 272-7311
buddy@swrads.org
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Clinton A. Medbery, III, M.D.
Southwest Radiation Oncology
1011 N. Dewey Ave. #101
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 928
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We have treated a number of patients safely with tumors close to the aorta. We just take great care to protect it in the treatment planning process.
Jerome J. Spunberg, M.D., FACR, FACRO
CyberKnife Center of Palm Beach
jspunberg@radiationoncologyinstitute.com
(561) 799-2828 Radiation Oncology Institute
10335 N. Military Trail, Suite C
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 624-1717
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