May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Driven by advancement in research, surgical techniques, genetic discoveries, and much more, it has never been a better time to take action on brain tumors. The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS), an organization whose mission is to unrelentingly invest in, mobilize, and unite our community to discover a […]
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. According to the National Brain Tumor Society, who is committed to improving the lives of all those affected by brain tumors, more than 69,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor this year. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain or […]
May marks the recognition of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Community organizations and support groups honor this time with increased efforts to raise awareness of brain tumors, increase funding for research and educate the public on symptoms and treatment options. There are more than 120 different types of brain tumors that are classified as either […]
As the second-most diagnosed cancer in women in the U.S., it’s tough to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by breast cancer. When breast cancer is discovered after it starts causing symptoms, the cancer is likely to have advanced and spread beyond the confines of the breast. The most common sites for metastasis, or spread, […]
At Reno CyberKnife, we work closely with our hospital partner Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Sierra Neurosurgery to offer multidisciplinary care through Saint Mary’s Brain Tumor Center. Our radiation oncologists partner with neurosurgeons and other specialists to provide brain tumor patients with a comprehensive range of treatment options by participating in a bi-monthly tumor […]
Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle released data that indicated a potential for improved survival rates for patients with brain metastases who receive stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). The study, which compared SRS to whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT) in 413 patients who were diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and with fewer than four brain […]
Two separate research studies provided significant findings related to the benefit of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for brain tumor treatment. Findings from the studies conducted separately by the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and researchers at the University of North Carolina, were released in 2013. Research contained in the first study, announced by the American […]
CyberKnife® technology delivers pinpoint high-dose radiation to tumors in five or fewer outpatient procedures. During treatment, you will lay on a treatment table while the CyberKnife’s robotic arm moves around you delivering very focused radiation to your tumor without ever touching you. The cumulative dose of radiation kills tumor cells while minimizing exposure to the […]
May is recognized annually as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, a time to focus on raising awareness of brain tumors, increasing funding for research and educating the public on symptoms and treatment options. There are several online resources available focused on providing support to patients with brain tumors or their loved ones. The American Brain […]
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently presented data from a study that may have determined a therapeutic advantage of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) over whole-brain radiation therapy (WBRT) in patients diagnosed with brain metastases. The observational study presented at ASTRO’s 2013 annual meeting compared SRS to WBRT in 413 patients who were diagnosed with […]