May 13, 2008

Dr. Douglas Wong	Kristine H. Gagliardi	Dr. Brian Clague

The world’s first and only robotic radiosurgery system, which treats tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter precision, will be the topic of a discussion March 7 at California State University, Fresno as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI).

Using image guidance technology and computer controlled robotics, the CyberKnife® System is designed to continuously track and correct for tumor and patient movement throughout treatment. The system provides an additional option to many patients diagnosed with previously inoperable or surgically complex tumors.

Speakers are Dr. Douglas Wong (left photo), the lead radiation oncologist at Community Regional Medical Center and the California Cancer Center in Fresno; Dr. Brian Clague right photo), who specializes in pediatrics and spine disorders and has been medical director of CyberKnife since 2004; and Kristine H. Gagliardi (center photo), vice president of Clinical Development for Accuray Inc., which developed the procedure.

The Osher Institute at Fresno State offers lectures, workshops, short courses and field trips of particular interest to retired or semi-retired adults.

The lecture will begin at 3 p.m. in the Satellite Student Union and is open to the public. Admission is $10, payable at the door; free to OLLI members. To RSVP, call 559.278.0008. Parking restrictions will be relaxed in lots P and J.

For more information, call 559.278.0008.