Rush Radiosurgery 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.

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 stereotactic radiosurgery 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
Illinois for 2014: 66,840
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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 Illinois: 9,100
• 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. TrueBeam STx® Overview
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,
TrueBeam STx uses its advanced tracking system to
target tumors from multiple angles and deliver high doses
of radiation over a shorter course of time.
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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TrueBeam STx 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.

6. Lung Cancer & TrueBeam STx Treatment
Rush Radiosurgery treats lung cancer
patients who cannot tolerate surgery,
have an inoperable tumor, or are
seeking an alternative to surgery.
The challenge of treating lung tumors is
that the tumor moves as the patient
breathes. Unlike traditional radiation
therapy, the TrueBeam STx system
identifies the tumor location during non-
invasive treatment. The tightly
contoured beams move precisely with
the motion of the target throughout the
breathing cycle, requiring no breath
holding or respiratory gating, thus
allowing patients to breathe normally
and remain comfortable during
treatment.
Treatment is delivered by Rush
Radiosurgery’s radiation oncologist and
highly trained staff. Rush Radiosurgery
provides a non-invasive, painless and
comfortable treatment with no recovery
time.
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7. Additional Resources
DetermiNation Illinois – American Cancer Society
American Lung Association in Illinois - Greater Chicago
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8. Our Center
Under the direction of medical director Dr. Aidnag
Diaz, Rush Radiosurgery combines experienced
physicians and the latest medical advances to
provide patients with exceptional care. We are
dedicated to providing our patients with the latest
cancer technology and are proud of the experience
and expertise our clinicians and caring staff bring to
our patients.
Rush Radiosurgery is a clinical service of Rush
University Medical Center and part of Rush’s
renowned radiation oncology program.
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