EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Irrespective of the stage or prognosis, nobody desires to listen to the phrases “you may have most cancers.” What if there was a approach to minimize down on remedy and beat it quicker?
That was the case for one Central New York man just lately recognized with prostate most cancers. Now, he’s sharing his story hoping to assist much more folks go from affected person to survivor.
“I used to be really going through seven weeks of radiation [that] was a suggestion on the time,” stated Frank Guido.
That’s till he noticed an advert for the CyberKnife on the Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York.
It’s lots much less scary than it sounds. It’s a unique kind of focused radiation. Completely non-invasive and it sliced Guido’s remedy down from seven weeks to 2.
The CyberKnife zeros in on a small, exact spot that wants radiation whereas lowering the variety of remedies a affected person wants and enhancing their high quality of life.
“Defending the encircling tissues within the pelvis in order that’s why we are able to reduce the uncomfortable side effects and toxicities,” stated Dr. Shing Chin, Radiation Oncologist at HOACNY.
Physician Chin says the CyberKnife is probably the most superior radiation approach they’ve and he recommends it to any of his sufferers who qualify.
Guido resides proof. “At my six-month check-up, my prostate PSA went from a 6.8 all the way down to a .6,” he stated.
Guido believes the CyberKnife gave him a future. He hopes extra folks will be taught concerning the expertise in order that they can also get again to their life and household quicker.
To see if the CyberKnife is a remedy choice for you or the one you love name 315-472-7504.