CyberKnife® Treatment in Melbourne
CyberKnife® Treatment in Melbourne
Advanced, precise cancer treatment at 5D Clinics Melbourne
If you or someone you care about has recently been diagnosed with cancer, understanding your treatment options can feel overwhelming.
At 5D Clinics Melbourne, patients have access to Victoria’s first CyberKnife system, which specialises in delivering an advanced form of stereotactic radiotherapy designed to deliver highly targeted treatment while minimising radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
What is CyberKnife?
Despite its name, CyberKnife does not involve surgery or incisions.
CyberKnife is a non-invasive robotic radiotherapy system that delivers precisely targeted beams of radiation from hundreds of different angles.
Unlike conventional radiotherapy systems, CyberKnife can continuously track tumour movement throughout treatment for some treatment sites affected by breathing motion. This allows radiation to remain focused on the target, even when the tumour moves naturally with breathing.
The robotic delivery and precision helps reduce radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue while delivering an effective dose to the tumour.
Potential benefits of CyberKnife
Potential benefits may include:
- Treatment delivered in as few as 1-5 sessions
- Non-invasive treatment with no surgery required
- Continuous tumour tracking during treatment
- Precise radiation delivery
- Reduced disruption to daily life due to fewer treatment visits
- Outpatient treatment, allowing patients to return home the same day
Suitability varies between patients and conditions. Your specialist will discuss whether CyberKnife may be appropriate for your situation.
What cancers can CyberKnife treat?
CyberKnife may be used to treat a range of cancers and tumours, including:
- Prostate cancer
- Brain tumours
- Lung cancer
- Spine tumours
- Liver tumours
- Kidney tumours
- Pancreatic tumours
- Oligometastatic disease
The type of treatment recommended will depend on your diagnosis, overall health and individual circumstances.
Victorian Clinical Lead: Professor Shankar Siva
CyberKnife treatments at 5D Clinics Melbourne are led by Professor Shankar Siva.
Professor Siva is an internationally recognised Radiation Oncologist with expertise in stereotactic radiotherapy and oligometastatic disease.
He has contributed significantly to the advancement of stereotactic cancer treatment through research, education and clinical care, with more than 350 peer-reviewed publications and over 20 research awards.
His approach combines innovation, evidence-based practice and personalised care to help patients access advanced treatment options close to home.
What to expect
Meet with a Radiation Oncologist to discuss your diagnosis and determine whether CyberKnife may be suitable.
Advanced imaging is used to map the treatment area and develop a personalised treatment plan.
Treatment is usually delivered over 1-5 sessions. Treatment sessions are typically 30 to 60 minutes.
Your care team will monitor your progress and arrange any required follow-up appointments.
Support for regional and interstate patients
5D Clinics Melbourne welcomes referrals from across Victoria and Australia.
Support services may include:
- Translation services
- Assistance accessing travel and accommodation information
Coordination with your referring doctor and local healthcare team
Find out if CyberKnife is right for you
At 5D Clinics, our care team are here to help you understand your options and make a decision that feels right for you.
If you’d like to learn more about CyberKnife or discuss whether it may be suitable for your diagnosis, our team is here to help.
FAQs about CyberKnife
No. CyberKnife is a non-invasive form of radiotherapy and does not involve incisions or surgery.
Many CyberKnife treatment courses are completed in 1-5 sessions, although treatment schedules vary depending on your diagnosis.
Treatment is painless. Patients do not feel the radiation being delivered.
You can contact our team directly, and we can discuss the referral process and next steps.
Yes. Interstate referrals are welcome and our team can provide information about travel and accommodation support.