Cyberknife Precision Radiation Delivery System for Tumors of the Spine

Cyberknife Precision Radiation Delivery System for Tumors of the Spine

The purpose of this study is to determine the usefulness of Cyberknife precision radiation in eliminating or preventing the further growth of spinal tumors and lesions.

Inclusion Criteria:- Intra-axial, extra-axial, or vertebral spinal lesion

• Age > 5
• Histologic confirmation of malignant primary lesion or radiographic diagnosis of benign or vascular spinal lesion
• No rapidly deteriorating symptoms of spinal cord compression
• No instability of the spine
• Life expectancy > 6 months Exclusion Criteria:- Patients without tumors of the spine
• Patients younger than 5 years old