20/10/2025
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In a groundbreaking advancement for Filipino healthcare, Asian Hospital and Medical Center has successfully introduced the first CyberKnifeยฎ system in the Philippines, offering a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment. This state-of-the-art technology provides a non-invasive, highly precise, and efficient alternative to traditional radiation therapy, marking a significant milestone in the country's medical landscape.
๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐จ ๐พ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ยฎ?
CyberKnifeยฎ is a robotic radiosurgery system designed to deliver high-dose radiation to tumors with sub-millimeter accuracy. Unlike conventional radiation therapy, it utilizes real-time imaging and artificial intelligence to track and target tumors, even as they move due to patient breathing or other factors. This capability allows for the treatment of tumors in areas previously considered inoperable, such as the brain, spine, lungs, liver, pancreas, and prostate.
The system employs a compact linear accelerator mounted on a robotic arm, which delivers radiation from thousands of unique angles. This flexibility ensures that the radiation is precisely directed at the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
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Asian Hospital and Medical Center achieved a significant milestone by completing the Philippines' first CyberKnifeยฎ treatment. The inaugural patient, an 8-year-old diagnosed with meningioma, a tumor affecting the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord, underwent the procedure without the need for anesthesia or incision. The treatment was completed in a single session, underscoring the system's efficiency and precision.
The successful implementation of CyberKnifeยฎ at Asian Hospital and Medical Center represents a significant advancement in the country's medical capabilities and provides new hope for patients battling cancer. The integration of CyberKnifeยฎ into our healthcare system exemplifies the continuous evolution of medical technology and its potential to transform lives. It is a testament to the dedication of our medical community to provide world-class care to every Filipino.
๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐พ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ ยฎ?
The CyberKnifeยฎ allows doctors to deliver high-dose radiation directly to tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. This makes it ideal for patients who are not candidates for surgery. This kind of precision allows for non-surgical treatments that are just as effective as surgery with very minimal side effects. In terms of affordability, PhilHealth covers this type of radiation therapy. The patient's out-of-pocket will be anywhere around 200,000 in total, not per session.
This milestone will not only help patients in need, but will act as a stepping stone for the Philippines to catch up with the rest of the world in the field of healthcare and medicine!
Article by Jessa Matillano and Richard Olano, Jr.
Pubmat by Chloe Reynaldo