Oklahoma CyberKnife: Lung Cancer Awareness
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Lung Cancer Awareness
Month
6802 South Olympia Ave Suite G100 Tulsa, OK 74132 (918) 949-6676 www.oklahomack.com
November is dedicated to increasing public understanding of lung cancer, including its prevalence, approaches to screening and prevention and treatment options.
Please note: The information presented here is not all-inclusive. Rather, it represents a starting point to learn
more about medical conditions and treatment options. There is no substitute for consulting a medical professional.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
The Facts: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. • It is estimated that smoking is the principal cause of
about 90% of lung cancer in men and almost 80% in women.
• About 226,160 new cases of lung cancer will be
diagnosed in 2012 (116,470 in men and 109,690 in women).
• Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of most lung cancers, but there are other factors, too. Exposure to asbestos, radon, environmental factors or secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer.
Source: American Cancer Society
6802 South Olympia Ave Suite G100 Tulsa, OK 74132 (918) 949-6676 www.oklahomack.com
Risk Factors Prevention • Tobacco use. • Secondhand smoke from
others’ cigarettes. • Radon gas in the home. • Chronic lung disease such
as emphysema. • Family history or increased
age.
• Don't smoke. If you do smoke, quit now.
• Avoid secondhand smoke.
There is no risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure.
• Have your home tested for
radon and take corrective action if high levels are found.
• Follow screening guidelines recommended by the American Lung Association.
6802 South Olympia Ave Suite G100 Tulsa, OK 74132 (918) 949-6676 www.oklahomack.com
6802 South Olympia Ave Suite G100 Tulsa, OK 74132 (918) 949-6676 www.oklahomack.com
Lung Cancer Treatment Options Surgery: Some patients have small tumors that can be removed surgically, but they may suffer from other medical problems that prevent them from being surgical candidates or they may be opposed to surgery. In these cases, important treatment options like CyberKnife® offer an alternative.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic radiosurgery systems like the CyberKnife® can offer effective treatment of lung tumors while carrying a low risk of side effects. Treatment is noninvasive, spares healthy tissue and typically involves three to five outpatient procedures.
External-Beam Radiation Therapy: For patients who cannot tolerate surgery, external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is an option, although this treatment can be lengthy and difficult for some patients to endure. EBRT delivers focused radiation to a tumor but also encompasses a large margin of normal tissue.
Our Center
Opened in 2008, Oklahoma CyberKnife is widely known as a leading provider of stereotactic radiosurgery. Lung tumors are a frequently treated disease at our center. Oklahoma CyberKnife is a service of Hillcrest Medical Center.
Medical Director: Dr. Diane Heaton Radiation Oncologist: Dr. Joshua Garren CyberKnife Nurse Manager: Lydia Jackson
Other Resources
6802 South Olympia Ave Suite G100 Tulsa, OK 74132 (918) 949-6676 www.oklahomack.com