Patient Perspectives: CyberKnife Testimonial
At Oklahoma CyberKnife, we know patients considering CyberKnife treatment like to hear from others who have undergone the procedure. To hear from a patient who was treated at another center about the...
View ArticleOklahoma CyberKnife Speaks to Tulsa Chapter of Professional Coders
Dr. Diane Heaton, Medical Director of Oklahoma CyberKnife, was the guest speaker at a recent event held by the Tulsa Chapter of the American Association of Professional Coders. During her presentation,...
View ArticleWords from our Patients: CyberKnife Testimonial
At Oklahoma CyberKnife, we love helping improve the lives of our patients. To hear from one of our previous patients about the positive impact of CyberKnife treatment, view the video below. This is not...
View ArticleEarly Detection is Key to Fighting Lung Cancer
The purpose of lung cancer screening is to find the disease at an early stage, before symptoms appear, making the chances for successful treatment greater. Screening is recommended for those with the...
View ArticleCVS Plans to Stop Selling Tobacco Products by October 2014
CVS has announced that, by October 2014, it will stop selling cigarette and tobacco products in all locations nationwide, making it the first major drug store chain to pull cigarettes from its shelves....
View ArticleWhat to Expect During Your CyberKnife Treatment
CyberKnife is a robotic technology that delivers stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of malignant and benign tumors in the head, neck and body and certain medical conditions. Treatment...
View ArticleACS-SU2C Collaboration: First Joint Project Involves Lung Cancer Research Grant
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) have joined forces in the fight against cancer in the United States. The first collaborative effort announced is a $20 million research...
View ArticleReport Shows Lung Cancer Rates Decline
While invasive lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, the number of deaths related to this disease declined between 2009 and 2013. A report released by the U.S....
View ArticleBenefits of CyberKnife® for Lung Cancer Patients
Oklahoma CyberKnife treats lung tumors with an advanced procedure called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). During the procedure, precisely targeted, high-dose radiation beams are delivered to...
View ArticleFrom Former Smokers: Tips to Help You Stop Smoking
At Oklahoma CyberKnife, we know kicking the habit is difficult. For those looking to quit, it helps to hear from former smokers. Many ex-smokers admit quitting was one of the hardest things to do. The...
View ArticleLung Tumors: A CyberKnife Treatment Overview
A lung tumor diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming, but understanding your treatment options is an important first step on your journey to fighting the disease. Lung tumors are one of Oklahoma...
View ArticleUpcoming Event: Oklahoma CyberKnife Hosts Open House
2014 marks our sixth year as a proud partner of Hillcrest Medical Center! To commemorate this milestone, we are planning an open house from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 10. Guided tours of our...
View ArticleRadiation Oncologist Spotlight: Dr. Connie Nguyen
We take great pride in our devoted physicians and staff at Oklahoma CyberKnife. Our radiation oncologist, Dr. Connie Nguyen, brings a wealth of knowledge in cancer treatment for our patients. She...
View ArticleLung Tumors: An Overview of CyberKnife Treatment
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of one or both lungs that divide rapidly and form tumors. Lung tumors can be classified as non-cancerous...
View ArticleResources Available Through the American Lung Association
As America’s oldest voluntary health organization, the American Lung Association (ALA) is dedicated to preventing lung disease and improving lung health through education, advocacy and research. The...
View ArticleEvent Recap: Oklahoma CyberKnife Hosts Open House
We are excited to celebrate six years as a proud partner of Hillcrest Medical Center! We hosted an open house event for hospital physicians and staff to commemorate this milestone. Guests were given a...
View ArticleStudies Highlight Effectiveness of SBRT for Lung Cancer
Numerous studies continue to increase clinical research findings detailing the effectiveness of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for lung cancer. A few of these findings are listed below: The...
View ArticleStages of Lung Cancer
After an initial lung cancer diagnosis, assessing the stage of the cancer is the next step in determining treatment options. Staging describes the extent or severity of a person’s cancer, and helps...
View ArticleGet to Know Oklahoma CyberKnife
At Oklahoma CyberKnife, we focus on educating cancer patients about the treatment process to ensure needs and concerns are met before, during and after a patient’s CyberKnife treatment. Below is an...
View ArticleWorld No Tobacco Day: Smoke-free Women
World No Tobacco Day, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and observed globally on May 31, encourages people to give up all tobacco products for a 24-hour period. This year’s theme focuses...
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