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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Surgery or Cyberknife?
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Jun 27, 2009 08:44AM
, Jun 27, 2009 08:44AM
Hi There
I am not familiar with cyberknife and ovarian cancer. I did a pubmed search and there are no scientific papers on the topic. My understanding is that cyberknife technology is used to approach deep tumors surrounded by normal tissue such as brain tumors.
The vagina is an easily accessible region. Therefore options include surgical resection, radiation,or chemotherapy or a combination.
I would suggest that you get a second opinion if someone is offering you cyberknife technology. The ultimate decision depends on physical exam and x ray findings.
please let us know what you decide
best wishes
I am not familiar with cyberknife and ovarian cancer. I did a pubmed search and there are no scientific papers on the topic. My understanding is that cyberknife technology is used to approach deep tumors surrounded by normal tissue such as brain tumors.
The vagina is an easily accessible region. Therefore options include surgical resection, radiation,or chemotherapy or a combination.
I would suggest that you get a second opinion if someone is offering you cyberknife technology. The ultimate decision depends on physical exam and x ray findings.
please let us know what you decide
best wishes
