Cancer Surgery. Without Surgery.

HSHS St. John’s Cancer Center now 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 experience through a non-invasive procedure with no incision needed. 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.

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.

• 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. 

In partnership with the radiation oncology specialists of Springfield Clinic, HSHS St. John's Cancer Center, is proud to bring this innovative treatment options to our patients in the region.

The expert providers include:

• Brian Baumann, MD
• Matthew Bradbury, MD, PhD
• Daniel J. Ferraro, MD, PhD
• Prachi Jain, MD
• Parashar J. Nanavati, MD
• Benjamin Fischer-Valuck, MD, MS