(ARAY) Accuray Presents Positive Data

Radiosurgery systems maker, Accuray Incorporated (ARAY) published encouraging data about its CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, which provides stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat prostrate cancer. Clinical findings from the 5-year long term study of 304 patients demonstrated the efficacy of the device in successfully treating patients with low and intermediate risks of prostrate cancer. It has been found that majority of the people with such risks recorded zero cancer rate during the five year median time period studied. Additionally, the short duration of the treatment along with minimal side effects and the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle post-treatment renders a competitive edge to the CyberKnife treatment. Moreover, the recently updated Model Policy of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), recommending SBRT for prostrate cancer treatment, is encouraging […]