Nashville, TN (May 20, 2009) – US Radiosurgery is pleased to announce a new CyberKnife® center that is currently under construction and will be opening in a few months. CyberKnife Center of Chicago is a partnership between US Radiosurgery, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and Nuclear Radiation Oncology. The CyberKnife center will be located on the campus of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in DuPage County, Illinois, and will service the entire greater Chicago area of approximately 9.5 million people.

The $6 million project involves the use of a CyberKnife machine to administer stereotactic radiosurgery, a combination of robotics and computer-aided technology to deliver a highpowered dose of radiation to the tumor site. The CyberKnife is the only radiation delivery system that constantly tracks the location of the tumor and, with its sub-millimeter accuracy, the CyberKnife is able to spare surrounding healthy tissue from damage in the process. If the patient moves during treatment, the CyberKnife automatically detects and compensates for the change, further ensuring that only the target tumor location is reached during treatment. The patient will be able to leave the facility immediately following the procedure. There is no incision, no pain and no recovery time.

The machine at CyberKnife Center of Chicago will be the most advanced form of the CyberKnife in the entire Chicago area. The CyberKnife 8.0 is a new generation machine that has a higher energy source than previously installed machines which allows for enhanced dose calculations and planning. It also includes an iris collimator that allows greater flexibility of the beam dimensions which ultimately reduces treatment time and allows for greater protection of the normal tissues.

A radiation oncologist, in collaboration with a surgeon, will administer the treatment. CyberKnife Center of Chicago will begin treating patients in the third quarter of 2009.

For more information, contact Florence Chassaignac or visit www.usradiosurgery.com.

US Radiosurgery establishes partnerships with physicians and hospitals to develop and manage stereotactic radiosurgery services (SRS) in communities across the country. US Radiosurgery’s founders have over 75 years of combined experience in partnering with physicians and hospitals. The company’s corporate offices are located in Nashville, TN.

CONTACTS:
Florence Chassaignac
US Radiosurgery
Director of Marketing
Phone: 615-263-7852
florence@usradiosurgery.com