At 78, Bengaluru resident MC Joseph found his life disrupted by relentless tremors in his head and left arm. Everyday tasks—writing, walking, even sleeping—became a struggle. But in just two days, a groundbreaking 15-minute non-invasive procedure transformed his life.

The game-changer was CyberKnife radiosurgery, an advanced outpatient treatment requiring no anaesthesia or hospitalisation. Dr Lohith Reddy, lead radiation oncologist at HCG Cancer Hospital, explained that Joseph, a prostate cancer survivor, also battled Parkinson’s tremors and muscle fatigue. The usual approach—deep brain stimulation—involves invasive surgery. Instead, doctors opted for CyberKnife, using precise, high-dose X-rays to target the affected thalamus.

Before the procedure, specialists mapped the tremor-causing nuclei with cutting-edge 3-Tesla MRI and DOPA PET-CT imaging. The treatment, conducted on January 22, showed rapid success. By the next morning, Joseph’s tremors reduced by 70-75%, and within two days, they disappeared entirely. He could sleep peacefully, meditate, and resume his daily routine.

Joseph’s son, MJ Cherian, recalled their journey: “His symptoms started in 2019, worsening over time. After his cancer recovery in 2021, doctors suggested CyberKnife for his tremors. We hesitated but took the chance. It was quick, painless, and incredibly effective. He walked out the same day, and his tremors are now almost gone.”

This revolutionary non-invasive procedure is giving new hope to Parkinson’s patients, offering an alternative to traditional brain surgeries.