Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is an advanced form of radiation therapy. It is a non-invasive highly precise and powerful form of radiation treatment used to treat various cancers. This treatment delivers high doses of radiation directly to a tumor over a short period of time (typically between 1 and 8 sessions) versus traditional radiation therapy is delivered daily over the course of several weeks.
Unlike traditional radiation, SBRT uses advanced technology to pinpoint the tumor, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Key benefits:
- Pinpoint Accuracy: Delivers high-dose radiation directly to the tumor, sparing healthy tissue.
- Fewer Sessions: Typically, 1 to 5 treatments over a week or two, not weeks of daily visits.
- Non-Surgical: No incisions or anesthesia needed.
What to expect:
- Planning: Detailed scans create a precise map of your tumor, and a custom device ensures you stay perfectly still during treatment.
- Treatment: You’ll lie on a table while the machine delivers targeted radiation. It’s painless, and each session is relatively quick.
- Afterward: Most people resume normal activities immediately. Follow-up scans will check the tumor’s response.
Contact us to learn more about your cancer treatment options
For more information about any of our services, please call 716-844-5500 for our Harlem Professional Park office, 716-338-9500 for our Jamestown office, or 716-898-2850 for our Niagara Professional Park office.