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June is dedicated to raising awareness and prevention of the preventable health problems men face while encouraging

men to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease or injury.

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. There is no substitute for consulting a medical professional.

National Men’s Health Month

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Men’s Health by the Numbers

33.9 Percentage of men 20 years and over who are obese.

Estimated new cases of lung cancer in 2012. 48.1 Estimated

million men who are pre-diabetic.

70 The percentage that men ages 18-44 are less likely to visit a physician as compared to women.

45 The age when the risk of high blood pressure begins to climb in men.

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

- American Heart Association

- The American Cancer Society

- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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116,470

The Top Health-Related Causes of Death in Males

Heart disease Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity and excessive alcohol consumption.

Cancer The leading cancers in men include lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer and skin cancer.

Stroke Up to 50 percent of all strokes are preventable. Risk factors include uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking.

Diabetes In the past 30 years the incidence of diabetes has doubled. Having diabetes increases the danger of heart diseases and is associated with impaired circulation, eye diseases, and nerve damage.

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Prevention: Take Charge of Your Health

•  Make small changes every day to improve your diet and exercise: Try biking to work, swapping out soda for water, or smoking one less cigarette.

•  See your doctor regularly: Know when it’s time for screening tests and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

•  Be dedicated to your mental well-being: Mental health is just as important as physical health. Know the signs of depression and speak up if you need help.

•  Educate yourself: Research the risk factors associated with high blood pressure and cholesterol, stroke, diabetes and different cancers to lower your risk of diagnosis.

•  Be tobacco free: Don’t give up on your efforts to quit smoking.

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Know Your Risks: The leading cancers in men

Lung Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Colon Cancer

Skin Cancer

Nine out of 10 lung cancer deaths are due to smoking. You can reduce your risk of lung cancer by avoiding cigarettes and secondhand smoke and testing your home for radon.

Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer in men. Prostate cancer risks vary and can include age, family history and other factors.

This cancer is largely preventable through screening. Beginning at age 50, men should undergo routine screening. Screening tests for colorectal cancer can find precancerous polyps so they can be removed immediately.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Avoid skin cancer by protecting your skin with sunscreen, shade, sunglasses, hats, and sun-protective clothing.

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A Focus on Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. The vast majority of lung cancers are malignant and known as carcinomas.

Risk Factors

•  Smoking and secondhand smoke: Cigarette smoking accounts for 90 percent of lung cancers. Secondhand smoke can also be lethal. About 3,000 people in the US die from lung cancer due to secondhand smoke annually.

•  Exposure to radon: Radon, a naturally

occurring gas from rock and dirt, causes about 20,000 cases of lung cancer each year.

•  Family history: If family members have had

lung cancer, the risk of also developing lung cancer can increase.

Lung Cancer Stats

14 percent of all cancers are lung cancers.

116,470 New male cases of lung cancer expected in 2012.

71 The average age at the time of a lung cancer diagnosis.

1 in 13 men will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.

From the American Cancer Society

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Lung Cancer Treatment: Take Charge of Your Diagnosis

Because lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death in men, it’s important to understand your treatment options.

Conventional Surgery: A standard treatment for lung cancer patients who are otherwise in good health. Surgery typically involves removal of the tumor, as well as a portion of the patient’s lung. 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.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A noninvasive treatment option for medically inoperable lung cancer. Stereotactic radiosurgery systems like TrueBeam STx deliver high-dose radiation precisely to a tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Treatment is completed in five or less treatment sessions.

External Beam Radiation Therapy: For patients who cannot tolerate surgery, external beam radiation therapy is typically recommended, although this treatment can be lengthy and difficult for some patients to endure. EBRT delivers radiation to a tumor, but also encompasses a large margin of normal tissue. Treatments are completed over the course of several weeks.

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How to Participate in Men’s Health Month

Wear Blue. Organize a day with your coworkers, friends or family to wear blue. Find out more here.

Spread the Word. Talk to your male family members, friends, and coworkers about their health.

Get Active. Organize a fitness event to get the men in your life moving.

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Our Center

Medical Director: Dr. Aidnag Diaz RUMC Chairman of Radiation Oncology: Dr. Ross Abrams Nurse: Felicia Pautsch

Other Resources

Rush Radiosurgery opened in March 2012 on the campus of Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) in downtown Chicago. The center is a clinical service of RUMC and was developed through a joint venture between the hospital and US Radiosurgery. Rush Radiosurgery is part of Rush’s renowned radiation oncology program. Our center frequently treats lung cancer. Call or visit the website to learn more about TrueBeam STx treatment for lung cancer.

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