2014 American Cancer Society Facts & Figures

2014 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FACTS & FIGURES

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The American Cancer Society’s 2014 Cancer Facts & Figures attempts to summarize current scientific information about cancer. Except when specified, it does not represent the official policy of the American Cancer Society. Data source: American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2014. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2014.

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2014 New Cancer Cases Approximately 1,665,540 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2014 (does not include carcinoma in situ or non-invasive cancer of any site except urinary bladder, nor does it include basal cell or squamous skin cancers.) Estimated new cancer cases in Ohio for 2014: 67,000



Prostate Cancer •  Estimated new cases of prostate

cancer: 233,000

•  Estimated new cases prostate cancer in Ohio: 9,760

•  Symptoms: Early prostate cancer usually has no symptoms. With more advanced disease, men may experience weak/interrupted urine flow, the inability to urinate, frequent urination, blood in the urine, painful or burning urination.

•  Risk Factors: Includes increasing age, family history of the disease, certain inherited genetic conditions. About 60% of all prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in men 65 years of age and older; 97% occur in men 50 and older.

•  Treatment Options: Varies depending on age,

stage and grade of cancer. Possible treatments include surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, external beam radiation or brachytherapy (radioactive seed implants.)



CyberKnife® Overview CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery is a treatment option for cancerous and noncancerous lesions. This non-invasive treatment delivers high-dose radiation to tumors from different angles adjusting for tumor and patient movement (breathing) during treatment. Traditional radiation treatments are unable to deliver high dose radiation without exposing a large margin of surrounding tissue to the radiation. As a result, treatment often occurs over many sessions (up to 45 treatment days) using low doses of radiation. Conversely, CyberKnife uses its advanced tracking system to target tumors from multiple angles and deliver high doses of radiation over a shorter course of time, specifically no more than five treatment sessions. Utilizing this approach, healthy tissues are minimally exposed to the radiation resulting in few to no side effects and return to normal activities right after treatment.



Additional Resources

American Cancer Society, Central Ohio Region

Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer



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2014 American Cancer Society Facts & Figures