Oklahoma CyberKnife Highlights Healthy Living for National Cancer Control Month
In support of April as Cancer Control Month, Oklahoma CyberKnife is encouraging residents to use a proactive approach to a healthy lifestyle. Cancer Control Month highlights the progress in fighting...
View ArticleOklahoma CyberKnife focuses on education during Brain Tumor Awareness Month
May marks the recognition of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Since its establishment in 2008, community organizations and support groups celebrate this month with increased efforts to raise...
View ArticleOklahoma CyberKnife Shares Benefits of CyberKnife Treatment for Employers
Oklahoma CyberKnife recently participated in the 2012 Oklahoma Human Resources Conference and Expo, themed “The Art of HR.” Oklahoma CyberKnife staff educated human resource representatives on the...
View ArticleOklahoma CyberKnife Shares Men’s Health Awareness Tips
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.One of...
View ArticleRadiation Oncologist Joins Oklahoma CyberKnife Physician Team
Oklahoma CyberKnife has added Dr. Joshua Garren to its staff of physicians certified to treat patients with CyberKnife, a noninvasive full-body cancer treatment system. Dr. Garren comes to Oklahoma...
View ArticleProstate Cancer Treatment Advancements Improve Survivorship
One in six men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis in his lifetime, totaling to 240,000 new cases this year as estimated by the American Cancer Society. Fortunately, advancements in cancer treatment...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Awareness: Treatment Options When Breast Cancer Spreads
As the second-most diagnosed cancer in women in the U.S., it’s tough to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by breast cancer in some way. The American Cancer Society estimates 230,480 women will be...
View ArticleMedical Director Dr. Diane Heaton on Good Day Tulsa
Dr. Diane Heaton discusses the benefits of CyberKnife technology for prostate cancer treatment with KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa host Keith Taylor.
View ArticleLung Cancer Awareness Important for Prevention, Early Detection
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...
View ArticleOklahoma CyberKnife to Offer Cancer Treatment Education at local Movember Event
In honor of the global “Movember” movement, Oklahoma CyberKnife will join local businesses Elephant In The Room Lounge and the Style Lab on Thursday, Dec. 6 for an event to celebrate Tulsa-area men who...
View ArticleSpotlight on: Brain Tumors
According to the American Cancer Society, brain tumors account for one in every 100 cancers diagnosed annually in the United States. CyberKnife® stereotactic radiosurgery is an advanced treatment...
View ArticleSpotlight On: The CyberKnife Treatment Process
In the fight against cancer, CyberKnife® provides an important alternative for patients seeking a nonsurgical option with shorter treatment times, fewer side effects and a more rapid recovery.Our...
View ArticleSpotlight On: Lung Cancer Treatment
The American Cancer Society estimates lung cancer will be detected in nearly 220,000 people this year. The disease, ranked as the most common cancer diagnosis worldwide, kills more people annually than...
View ArticleOklahoma CyberKnife Treats 1,000th Patient
Oklahoma CyberKnife announces treatment of its 1000th patient this week as the center continues to treat patients throughout the Midwest using advanced cancer treatment technology. Since opening in...
View ArticleProstate Cancer Series: What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is a disease specific to men and develops in the prostate – a walnut-shaped organ in a man’s lower abdomen that controls the flow of urine and semen through the reproductive system....
View ArticleProstate Cancer by the Numbers: American Cancer Society Facts and Figures
Have you seen the latest prostate cancer facts and figures released by the American Cancer Society? We’ve included some noteworthy stats below. To learn more, visit the prostate cancer section of the...
View ArticleResearch Notes: High-dose Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Effective, Quick for...
In a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Radiation Oncology, researchers found that men with organ-confined prostate cancer can be treated successfully with stereotactic...
View ArticleOklahoma CyberKnife Treats Increased Number of Prostate Cancer Patients
A greater number of men in Oklahoma are now able to receive cancer care from Oklahoma CyberKnife due to expanded Medicare coverage for prostate cancer patients.Oklahoma CyberKnife began offering...
View ArticleSpotlight On: Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is a dynamic organization committed to funding cutting-edge prostate cancer research. Since 1993, the PCF has funded more than 1,600 programs at nearly 200 research...
View ArticleASTRO Endorses Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy As First-Line Prostate...
The American Society for Radiation Oncology has announced the classification of stereotactic body radiation therapy as a first-line treatment option for prostate cancer. As a first-line treatment, SBRT...
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