As the second-most common cancer in both men and women, lung cancer is responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 160,000 people will lose their battle with lung cancer this year, accounting for more victims than breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers combined. In recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, San Diego Radiosurgery encourages local residents to take preventive steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from common and lesser-known causes of lung cancer. 

1. Lung Cancer
Awareness
Month

2. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is dedicated to increasing
public understanding of lung cancer,
including its prevalence, approaches
to screening and prevention and
treatment options.
Please note: 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.
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3. The Facts:
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death.
• It is estimated that smoking is the principal cause of
about 90% of lung cancer in men and almost 80% in
women.
• About 226,160 new cases of lung cancer will be
diagnosed in 2012 (116,470 in men and 109,690 in
women).
• Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of most lung
cancers, but there are other factors, too. Exposure to
asbestos, radon, environmental factors or secondhand
smoke can cause lung cancer.
Source: American Cancer Society
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4. Risk Factors Prevention
• Tobacco use. • Don't smoke. If you do smoke,
quit now.
• Secondhand smoke from
others’ cigarettes. • Avoid secondhand smoke.
There is no risk-free level of
• Radon gas in the home. secondhand smoke exposure.
• Chronic lung disease such • Have your home tested for
as emphysema. radon and take corrective
action if high levels are found.
• Family history or increased
age. • Follow screening guidelines
recommended by the
American Lung Association.
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5. Lung Cancer Treatment Options
Surgery: Some patients have small tumors that can be
removed surgically, but they may suffer from other
medical problems that prevent them from being surgical
candidates or they may be opposed to surgery. In these
cases, important treatment options like Novalis Tx® offer
an alternative.
External-Beam Radiation Therapy: For patients who
cannot tolerate surgery, external-beam radiation
therapy (EBRT) is an option, although this treatment can
be lengthy and difficult for some patients to endure.
EBRT delivers focused radiation to a tumor but also
encompasses a large margin of normal tissue.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Stereotactic
radiosurgery systems like the Novalis Tx® can offer
effective treatment of lung tumors while carrying a low
risk of side effects. Treatment is noninvasive, spares
healthy tissue and typically involves three to five
outpatient procedures.
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6. Our Center
Under the leadership of Medical Director Dr. Brian Volpp, San Diego Radiosurgery has offered
advanced cancer treatment by some of the region’s most experienced radiation oncologists
and technicians since opening in 2008. Call us or visit our website to learn more about lung
cancer treatment with the Novalis Tx® and advantages for lung cancer patients. San Diego
Radiosurgery is a service of Palomar Health Downtown Campus, a member of Palomar Health.
Medical Director: Dr. Brian Volpp
Nurse: Cathy Blazek, RN, BSN
Medical Physicist: Mark Young
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