In a recent new study published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, patients with non-small cell lung cancer who underwent stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) had a better post-treatment survival rate than those who received surgery. The gold standard for the treatment […]
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. In fact, the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools, and other buildings for radon. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless […]
Meet Doris, a cancer survivor, and listen to her talk about her experience of undergoing CyberKnife for treatment of her lung cancer. Doris said the treatments were only an hour, never hurt, and she went right back to work after each treatment.
A study recently published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the official journal of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, found that false-positive findings for CT-based screening for lung cancer were uncommon. The results of the study is good news because even though CT-based screening for lung cancer in long-term […]
November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month November is officially Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The event started back in 1995 as Lung Cancer Awareness Day. As the lung cancer community and the lung cancer movement grew, the awareness activities increased and the day matured into Lung Cancer Awareness Month. During the month, people throughout the […]
The Journal of Clinical Oncology recently reported findings from a clinical trial that showed combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with chemotherapy improved survival rates among 24 stage IV lung cancer patients. “SBRT is a type of radiation therapy in which a few very high doses of radiation are delivered from multiple angles to small, […]
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has certified Reno CyberKnife’s hospital partner, Saint Mary’s Center for Cancer, as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. The ACR’s Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is awarded to facilities that have demonstrated a commitment to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for developing lung […]
In a study released in late 2014, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic presented data from a decade-long study that followed long-term toxicity results in patients treated with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for medically inoperable, early-stage lung cancer. Over this ten-year period, 300 patients and a total of 340 lesions were treated with SBRT. The […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that screenings for lung cancer with low dose computed tomography (LDCT) will now be covered by Medicare. The coverage is effective immediately. A long-awaited decision, this is the first time Medicare has covered lung cancer screening and is important news for Medicare patients seeking preventive […]
November is recognized annually as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and funds for lung cancer research. At Reno CyberKnife, our center recognizes this campaign by focusing on increasing understanding of how lung cancer treatment has evolved. As cancer care evolves, doctors are prescribing different treatment methods in tandem to reduce […]