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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, St. Louis CyberKnife encourages local residents to take preventive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from common and lesser-known causes of lung cancer.
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Lung Cancer Awareness
Month
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
1011 Bowles Ave. Suite G-50 Fenton, MO 63026 (636) 496-4660 www.stlouiscyberknife.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.
1011 Bowles Ave. Suite G-50 Fenton, MO 63026 (636) 496-4660 www.stlouiscyberknife.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.
1011 Bowles Ave. Suite G-50 Fenton, MO 63026 (636) 496-4660 www.stlouiscyberknife.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.
1011 Bowles Ave. Suite G-50 Fenton, MO 63026 (636) 496-4660 www.stlouiscyberknife.com
Our Center
St. Louis CyberKnife is a service of SSM Cancer Care, which is accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer for its comprehensive cancer program. Our doctors are board-certified in radiation oncology and have several areas of specialty, including head and neck cancers and prostate, lung and breast cancers. Our CyberKnife nurse navigator is an integral part of our patient care approach, providing clinical support and care coordination for our patients and their families.
View a list of our radiation oncologists. Our Staff: CyberKnife Nurse Navigator: Vicki Hartnett, RN OCN Site Administrator: Jennifer Moore, RN BSN OCN Physicist: Dr. Mark Pohlman, PhD DABR Dosimeter: Insoo Moon CyberKnife Therapist: Susan Barnhart, RTT CyberKnife Therapist: Ryan Menke, RTT Operations Coordinator: Andrew Law
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1011 Bowles Ave. Suite G-50 Fenton, MO 63026 (636) 496-4660 www.stlouiscyberknife.com
