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.

Please note: We encourage consumers to thoroughly review and understand all treatment options. The information presented here is not all-inclusive. Rather, it represents a starting point to learn more about medical conditions and treatment options. This is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from your professional healthcare provider. Contact your professional healthcare provider to find out if CyberKnife treatment is right for you.

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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 Oklahoma for 2014: 19,830

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Lung & Bronchus Cancer •  Estimated new cases of Lung &

Bronchus: 224,210 (13% of all cancer diagnoses)

•  116,000 Male •  108,210 Female

•  Estimated new cases of Lung & Bronchus in Oklahoma: 3,320

•  Symptoms: persistent cough, sputum streaked with blood, chest pain, voice change, and recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis.

•  Risk Factors: cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking, radon gas exposure, secondhand smoke, asbestos, radiation, air pollution and diesel exhaust

•  Treatment Options: Surgery,

radiation therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapies, stereotactic radiosurgery

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In 2014, almost 176,000 of the estimated 585,720 cancer deaths

will be caused by tobacco use.

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.

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Lung Cancer & CyberKnife Treatment Oklahoma CyberKnife treats tumors in lung cancer patients who cannot tolerate surgery, have an inoperable tumor, or are seeking an alternative to surgery. One of the challenges of treating lung tumors is tumor movement as the patient breathes. The CyberKnife technology tracks and corrects for movement throughout the treatment, precisely delivering tightly contoured beams targeted to the tumor, minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. CyberKnife treatments require no breath holding or respiratory gating, thus allowing patients to breathe normally and remain comfortable during treatment.

Treatment is planned and delivered by Oklahoma CyberKnife’s radiation oncologist and highly trained staff. Oklahoma CyberKnife provides a non-invasive, painless and comfortable treatment with little to no recovery time.

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Additional Resources

American Cancer Society

American Lung Association, Plains-Gulf Region

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Our Center Opened in 2008, Oklahoma CyberKnife is widely known as a leading provider of stereotactic radiosurgery. Oklahoma CyberKnife is a service of Hillcrest Medical Center. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with lung cancer, contact Oklahoma CyberKnife to schedule a consultation with our physicians to determine the best next step for your treatment needs.

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