Louisville CyberKnife presents the American Cancer Society Facts and Figures 2014 annual report outlining the estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2014 as well as current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics and information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early detection and treatment. Please call Louisville CyberKnife at (502) 217-8200 for more information.

1. 2014 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
FACTS & FIGURES
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2. TheAmerican 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 theAmerican Cancer Society.
Datasource:AmericanCancerSociety.CancerFacts&Figures2014.Atlanta:American
CancerSociety;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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3. 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
Kentucky for 2014: 25,770
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4. 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 Kentucky: 4,690
• 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
In 2014, almost 176,000 of the
estimated 585,720 cancer deaths
will be caused by tobacco use.
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5. 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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6. Lung Cancer & CyberKnife Treatment
Louisville 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
Louisville CyberKnife’s radiation
oncologist and highly trained staff.
Louisville CyberKnife provides a non-
invasive, painless and comfortable
treatment with little to no recovery time.
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7. Additional Resources
American Cancer Society Mid-South
American Lung Association
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8. Our Center
Louisville CyberKnife is part of the renowned James Graham Brown Cancer Center,
home of the first nationally accredited radiation oncology program in Louisville. Our
center brings together experienced physicians and the latest medical advances to
provide patients with exceptional care. Louisville CyberKnife doctors are board-
certified in radiation oncology and have several areas of specialty. The CyberKnife
nurse navigator is an integral part of managing patient care, providing clinical support
and coordinating care for our patients and their families. We’re dedicated to providing
our patients with the most advanced cancer treatment technology.
Our center utilizes the CyberKnife® 9.6 system, which features technology that
controls the width of the machine’s radiation beam, allowing clinicians to vary the
beam size and treat a variety of tumors throughout the body. The capabilities of the
advanced technology allow for greater accuracy, quicker treatment times for patients.
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with lung cancer, contact Louisville CyberKnife to
schedule a consultation with our physicians to determine the best next step for your
treatment needs.
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