Austin 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.

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
Texas for 2014: 115,730
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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 Texas: 14,890
• 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
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In 2014, almost 176,000 of the
estimated 585,720 cancer deaths
will be caused by tobacco use.

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
Austin CyberKnife 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 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.
Treatment is delivered by Austin
CyberKnife’s radiation oncologist and
highly trained staff. Austin CyberKnife
provides a non-invasive, painless and
comfortable treatment with no recovery
time.
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7. Additional Resources
Austin American Cancer Society
American Lung Association, Plains-Gulf Region
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8. Our Center
Austin CyberKnife is a department of University
Medical Center Brackenridge, a member of the Seton
Healthcare Family. It was the first in the central Texas
region to offer CyberKnife treatment, giving our
physicians the most experience treating patients with
this technology in the area.
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