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With reference to the treatment of cancerous tumours, a tool called cyberknife has been making the news. In this context, which one of the following statements is not correct?
- A.It is a robotic image guided system
- B.It delivers an extremely precise dose of radiation
- C.It has the capability of achieving sub-millimetre accuracy
- D.It can map the spread of tumour in the body
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. It can map the spread of tumour in the body
The CyberKnife system is a non-invasive radiosurgery platform that uses a robotic arm equipped with a linear accelerator to deliver high doses of radiation with extreme precision. It integrates advanced imaging technologies for real-time tumor tracking and aims for sub-millimeter accuracy. However, its primary function is treatment delivery, not mapping the spread of a tumor; other diagnostic imaging techniques like PET or CT scans are used for that purpose.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010