The American 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 the American Cancer Society.

1. 2014 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
FACTS & FIGURES
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2. The American 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 the American Cancer Society.
Data source: American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2014. Atlanta: American
Cancer Society; 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
Missouri for 2014: 33,890
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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
• Symptoms: persistent cough,
sputum streaked with blood, chest
pain, voice change, and recurrent
pneumonia or bronchitis.
• Risk Factors: cigarette, cigar and
• Estimated new cases of Lung &
Bronchus in Missouri: 5,370
In 2014, almost 176,000 of the
estimated 585,720 cancer deaths
will be caused by tobacco use.
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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
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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
St. Louis CyberKnife treats lung cancer
patients who cannot tolerate surgery, have an
inoperable tumor, or are seeking an
alternative to surgery. CyberKnife has gained
recognition as an effective treatment for
patients with medically inoperative early
stage nonsmall cell lung cancer.
Treatment is delivered by St. Louis
CyberKnife’s radiation oncologist and highly
trained staff. St. Louis CyberKnife provides a
non-invasive, painless and comfortable
treatment with no recovery time.
The challenge of treating lung tumors is that
the tumor moves as the patient breathes.
Unlike traditional radiation therapy, the
CyberKnife 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.
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7. Additional Resources
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge - St. Louis
American Lung Association, Plains-Gulf Region
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8. Our Center
St. Louis CyberKnife is a service of
SSM Cancer Care, which is accredited
by the American College of Surgeons’
Commission on Cancer for its
comprehensive cancer program. Our
doctors are board-certified in radiation
oncology and have several areas of
specialty including head and neck
cancers and prostate, lung and breast
cancers.
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