HSHS St. John’s Cancer Center offers a non-invasive alternative to conventional surgery. Using the new, state-of-the-art Varian Edge radiosurgery system, patients can expect a more comfortable non-invasive experience.With the Edge radiosurgery system, a wide range of tumors that are typically difficult to reach with traditional surgery can be targeted and treated with power and precision.
Cancer Surgery. Without Surgery.
We are here with you for fast, focused radiation oncology care. We use the Varian Edge radiosurgery system which is a minimally invasive cancer treatment technology that targets and breaks up tumors with power and precision without any incision.
The Edge Radiosurgery System for Cancer Treatment
The Edge Difference
The Edge® radiosurgery system from Varian Medical Systems offers a new line of defense in the fight against cancer. Using advanced cancer treatment technology, the Edge® system offers patients a fast, effective surgical option for treating tumors without incisions or the need for overnight hospital stays. It may be used to treat tumors found in the lung, prostate, brain, spine and other areas throughout the body. The Edge Radiosurgery system uses a real-time tumor tracking system so clinicians can detect slight tumor movement, thus potentially minimizing the radiation dose to surrounding healthy tissue.
Why Choose the Edge Radiosurgery System
- Edge’s precision beam provides surgeons with the agility to treat tumors that are typically difficult to reach surgically.
- Edge protects surrounding healthy tissue by using advanced motion management techniques that help detect even slight tumor movement.
- Edge patients are able to continue with their daily lives because treatment sessions typically last less than an hour and require neither hospital stays nor incisions.