Oklahoma CyberKnife: Men's Health Month

June is!
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June is dedicated to raising awareness and prevention of the
preventable health problems men face while encouraging
men to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for
disease or injury.
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. There is no substitute for consulting a medical professional.

National Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health by the Numbers
33.9
Percentage of men
20 years and over
who are obese.
241,740Estimated new cases of
prostate cancer in
2012.48.1
Estimated
million men who
are pre-diabetic.
70
The percentage that men
ages 18-44 are less likely to
visit a physician as
compared to women.
45The age when the risk of high
blood pressure begins to climb
in men.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American Heart Association
- The American Cancer Society
- U.S.Department of Health and Human Services
- U.S.Department of Health and Human Services

The Top Health-Related Causes of Death in Males
Heart disease
Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity
and excessive alcohol consumption.
Cancer
The leading cancers in men include lung cancer, prostate cancer, colon
cancer and skin cancer.
Stroke
Up to 50 percent of all strokes are preventable. Risk factors include
uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking.
Diabetes
In the past 30 years the incidence of diabetes has doubled. Having
diabetes increases the danger of heart diseases and is associated with
impaired circulation, eye diseases, and nerve damage.

Prevention: Take Charge of Your Health
•  Make small changes every day to improve your diet and exercise:
Try biking to work, swapping out soda for water, or smoking one less
cigarette.
•  See your doctor regularly: Know when it’s time for screening tests
and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
•  Be dedicated to your mental well-being: Mental health is just as
important as physical health. Know the signs of depression and speak
up if you need help.
•  Educate yourself: Research the risk factors associated with high
blood pressure and cholesterol, stroke, diabetes and different cancers
to lower your risk of diagnosis.
•  Be tobacco free: Don’t give up on your efforts to quit smoking.

KnowYour Risks: The leading cancers in men
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Colon Cancer
Skin Cancer
Nine out of 10 lung cancer deaths are due to smoking.You can reduce your risk of lung
cancer by avoiding cigarettes and secondhand smoke and testing your home for radon.
Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer in men. Prostate cancer risks vary and
can include age, family history and other factors.
This cancer is largely preventable through screening. Beginning at age 50, men should
undergo routine screening. Screening tests for colorectal cancer can find precancerous
polyps so they can be removed immediately.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Avoid skin cancer by
protecting your skin with sunscreen, shade, sunglasses, hats, and sun-protective clothing.

A Focus on Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Prostate cancer usually
grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland.
Risk Factors
•  Age over 65: Age is the main risk factor for
prostate cancer.The chance of getting
prostate cancer increases as you get older. In
the United States, most men with prostate
cancer are over 65.
•  Family history:Your risk is higher if your
father, brother, or son had prostate cancer.
•  Race: Prostate cancer is more common
among black men than white or Hispanic/
Latino men. It's less common among Asian/
Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska
Native men.
Prostate Stats
2.5million men alive today have
survived prostate cancer.
241,740New cases of prostate
cancer expected in 2012.
67The average age at the time of
a prostate cancer diagnosis.
1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with
prostate cancer in their lifetime.
From the American Cancer Society

Prostate Cancer Treatment:Take Charge of Your Diagnosis
Because prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death in men, it’s important to
understand your treatment options. Find an overview of CyberKnife prostate treatment here.
Brachytherapy: Doctors
implant small radioactive
seeds guided by an
ultrasound device, within the
prostate gland that destroy
tumors.
External Beam Radiation
Therapy: Patients receive a
certain number of daily
radiation treatments over a
period of seven to eight
weeks.
Conventional Surgery:
During surgery, the prostate
gland is removed and may
include biopsies of nearby
lymph nodes.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery:
Delivers precisely targeted,
high-dose radiation to the
prostate without surgery or
sedation.Treatment is
completed within 5 sessions.

How to Participate in Men’s Health Month
Wear Blue.
Organize a day with your coworkers, friends or family to wear
blue. Find out more here.
Spread the Word.
Talk to your male family members, friends, and coworkers about
their health.
Get Active.
Organize a fitness event to get the men in your life moving.

Our Center
Medical Director: Dr. Diane Heaton
CyberKnife Nurse: Lydia Jackson
Medical Physicist: Stephen Handley
Other Resources
Oklahoma CyberKnife opened in 2008 and is a service of Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Prostate cancer is a frequently treated disease at our center. Call us or visit our website to learn
more about CyberKnife treatment for prostate cancer.

Oklahoma CyberKnife: Men's Health Month

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