cyberknife center of chicago: lung cancer awareness month
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As the second-most common cancer in both men and women, lung cancer is responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 160,000 people will lose their battle with lung cancer this year, accounting for more victims than breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers combined. In recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, CyberKnife Center of Chicago encourages local residents to take preventive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from common and lesser-known causes of lung cancer.TRANSCRIPT
Lung Cancer Awareness
Month
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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
200 Berteau Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 (331) 221-2050 www.chicagock.com
The Facts:
• 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
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death.
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.
200 Berteau Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 (331) 221-2050 www.chicagock.com
200 Berteau Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 (331) 221-2050 www.chicagock.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
CyberKnife Center of Chicago opened in 2009 and brings together experienced physicians and the latest medical advances. Two-thirds of our patients have come from outside Elmhurst Memorial Hospital’s primary service area, and our center has treated patients from as far away as Montana and South Carolina. CyberKnife Center of Chicago has a dedicated CyberKnife Nurse Navigator who works with our physicians and patients to coordinate care and manage the treatment process.
Medical Director: Dr. Andy Su CyberKnife Nurse: Griselle Romero
Other Resources
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