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Philadelphia CyberKnife physicians honored in Main Line Today magazine’s 2011 ‘Top Doctors’
Several doctors on the Philadelphia CyberKnife physician team were recently honored in Main Line Today magazine’s annual “Top Doctors” list, which recognizes Main Line physicians in numerous specialties for their work. Those named a 2011 “top doctor” include Associate Medical Director Dr. John Lamond; radiation oncologists Dr. Stephen A. Arrigo and Dr. Rachelle M. Lanciano; and surgeons Dr. Craig Landow and Dr. Richard V. Buonocore. These doctors were recognized for their work in the areas of oncology, neurology and urology.
We’d like to congratulate these doctors on this achievement and thank them for their continued contribution to the Philadelphia CyberKnife team and community.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month A Time to Take Action
As a disease that annually takes the lives of more people than breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers combined, lung cancer will kill more than 156,000 people in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Additionally, about a quarter of a million people will face a lung cancer diagnosis.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — a time to take action, quit smoking, educate loved ones and raise awareness for the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women.
Prostate Cancer: Awareness Month a Time to Learn Risk Factors
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime while one in 36 men will die of the disease, which the American Cancer Society names as the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. This year alone nearly 250,000 men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis.
In Delaware County, about 178 of every 100,000 men are affected, compared to 153 of every 100,000 nationwide, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Internationally Recognized Radiation Oncologist Honored by Philadelphia County Medical Society
Philadelphia CyberKnife Medical Director Dr. Luther Brady was recently presented with the Philadelphia County Medical Society’s prestigious Cristol Award.
Presented annually, the Cristol Award recognizes physicians for outstanding dedication to medical science, education and charitable work. Dr. Brady received the award during a Medical Society ceremony at the Ace Conference Center in Lafayette Hill, Pa.
Delaware County Memorial Hospital’s CyberKnife Program Marks Five Years
Philadelphia CyberKnife Announces Research Progress, Operational Highlights
Philadelphia CyberKnife celebrates its five-year anniversary this month with the announcement of several milestones, including acceptance of physician research for presentation at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), an international organization comprised of more than 10,000 healthcare professionals.
Brain Tumor Awareness Month a time to learn about symptoms, treatments
More than 575 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor each day. May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month and was first established by the US House of Representatives in 2008. It is a time when many individuals and organizations focus on raising awareness of brain tumors, increasing funding for research and educating the public on symptoms and treatment options.
Nearly 600 diagnoses each day mean more than 210,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumor each year, according to the National Brain Tumor Society.
Because no screening tests exist for early brain tumor detection, Philadelphia CyberKnife medical director Dr. Luther Brady describes public education on the symptoms of brain tumors as “crucial” for early detection.
Medical Physicist’s Paper Spotlighted in ASTROnews
The American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) recently spotlighted a paper written by Philadelphia CyberKnife’s medical physicist, Dr. Jun Yang, in the latest edition of ASTROnews, the Society’s quarterly publication. The full paper, entitled “Red Shell: Defining a High-Risk Zone of Normal Tissue Damage in Stereotactic Body Irradiation,” was originally published in the July 2010 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology•Biology•Physics, also known as the Red Journal. Co-authors include Dr. Jing Feng, also a medical physicist; Dr. Luther Brady, Dr. John Lamond and Dr. Rachelle Lanciano, all members of Philadelphia CyberKnife’s physician team; and Dr. Jack Fowler, an internationally recognized figure in the field of radiation oncology.KYW-TV Talk Philly TV show with Dr. Lanciano
Local Hospital’s Robotic Cancer Treatment Program Hits Milestone
Philadelphia CyberKnife has announced the treatment of its 1000th patient and growth as an international destination for CyberKnife treatment following four years in operation as a service of Delaware County Memorial Hospital. As part of a $6.5 million investment, Philadelphia CyberKnife brought the first CyberKnife system to the greater Philadelphia area. It remains the only CyberKnife program available in Delaware County and the Main Line.