The Best Minds in Medicine, Science and Technology Come Together in the Fight Against Cancer

CyberKnife Centers of Tampa Bay’s Team is presenting their work at the Annual Radiosurgery Society Scientific Conference February, 20th - 23rd

February 22, 2013 (TAMPA BAY, Fla.) – The Radiosurgery Society has invited the best minds in the world to its annual Scientific Meeting in Carlsbad, Calif. The conference focuses on the most advanced cancer care methods available, including Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). CyberKnife Centers of Tampa Bay Board Certified Radiation Oncologist and a leading expert in the field, Dr. Debra Freeman, will be participating and presenting at this year’s conference.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) combines the principles of 3-D target localization with multiple cross-fired beams from a high-energy radiation source to precisely target a tumor within a patient's body. This technique allows for maximum doses of radiation directly to the target, while normal surrounding tissue receives lower, non-injurious doses of radiation. SRS is delivered in as few as one treatment, drastically reducing treatment time burden for patients.

Professionals from all over the world, including Dr. Freeman, will bring insight and knowledge on SRS/SBRT system capabilities, advances and treatment options. The goal of the conference is improving patient care and outcomes, focusing on bridging the gap and working together. Conference organizers hope to break down barriers between industry, technology, hospitals, clinicians, scientists and researchers.

“This is a unique opportunity to bring the best minds from all over the world in the fields of physics, science, research and technology together in the same room. The team at CyberKnife Centers of Tampa Bay is proud to be taking part in this conference and to share knowledge, research and experience pertaining to the advanced system,” says Dr. Debra Freeman.

Physicians, physicists, residents, researchers and others involved with SRS/SBRT and its diverse clinical applications, including, but not limited to medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, and individuals in health and patient care are among those expected to be in attendance.

Attendance at this year’s Radiosurgery Society Scientific Conference helps CyberKnife Centers of Tampa Bay better serve patients and the medical professionals in the community they work hand in hand with every day.

About CyberKnife Centers of Tampa Bay:

CyberKnife Centers of Tampa Bay was founded in 2008 when a group of radiation oncologists with extensive backgrounds and a combined 45 years of radiosurgical experience opened the first CyberKnife Center in Tampa Bay, located on the campus of Town and Country Hospital. Drawing on their experience with CyberKnife centers in Miami, Palm Beach and Naples and their expertise with other forms of radiosurgery, the group introduced this exciting new technology to Central Florida.

CyberKnife Centers of Tampa Bay is owned and operated by Tampa Bay Radiosurgery Associates, LLC. With two freestanding facilities located in Tampa and Brandon, the staff at the outpatient centers is dedicated to providing image-guided radiosurgical treatments while understanding and upholding a standard of comfort for patients undergoing treatment. For more information visit www.CyberKnifeTampa.Com                                                                                                                                                  ###

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