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Warning: Alcohol Causes Cancer ~ The Surgeon General’s suggestion to put a cancer warning on alcohol is long overdue, doctors say. Here’s what medical experts think people should know about drinking and cancer risk, including the long-term damage of alcohol consumption and whether any amount is safe. The Summary A report from the U.S. surgeon general suggested that labels on alcoholic drinks should warn about cancer risk. Doctors expressed their agreement. For people wondering about the long-term damage of drinking and whether there is any safe limit, here is what experts think you should know. Doctors on Friday applauded a new report from the U.S. surgeon general that highlights links between alcohol consumption and seven types of cancer and suggests that alcoholic drinks should come with cancer warning labels. The association between alcohol and cancer is well established, and many doctors have long called on the federal government to make the connection clearer to the public. “For years, the AMA has said that alcohol consumption at any level, not just heavy alcohol use or addictive alcohol use, is a modifiable risk factor for cancer,” Bruce Scott, president of the American Medical Association, said in a statement. “And yet, despite decades of compelling evidence of this connection, too many in the public remain unaware of alcohol’s risk.” In the new report, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy outlines the scientific evidence linking alcohol to cancer and offers recommendations to reduce rates of alcohol-related cancers. In addition to proposing warning labels on alcoholic drinks, Murthy suggests reassessing the recommended limits for alcohol consumption in the U.S. Go to our blog for the rest of the report now: https://lnkd.in/gh_SCYS3 #cancertreatmentmiami #alcoholism #alcoholfree #alcoholandcancer CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life"

In 2015 President Carter told the world he was dying and accepted his fate. His living with cancer for 9 more years is proof how far we've come in being able to manage cancer as a treatable disease, giving even metastatic patients like the President many more years of quality life. #JimmyCarter #cancertreatmentmiami https://lnkd.in/gXctQznN

From CyberKnife Miami: We're Wishing Everyone A Happy And Blessed New Year And Great Hope for The Future. We are closed to celebrate and will be back in our center Thursday January 2nd. #HappyNewYear CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life"

CyberKnife = Surgery Without a Scalpel: Yes, it's possible to have surgery without a scalpel. And you can even walk out the door about an hour later and carry on with your daily activities. This kind of surgery without any cutting is performed every day by physicians at the CyberKnife Center of Miami using CyberKnife technology. The Cyberknife procedure is also known as Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). Instead of an actual scalpel, the CyberKnife “scalpel” is a robotic arm that delivers high doses of radiation beams to tumors to destroy them. The beams are very targeted, precisely hitting the tumor site, sparing healthy surrounding tissue and vital nearby organs. That’s why it’s called surgery without a scalpel. The first requirement is well-trained radiation oncologists, radiation therapists and a medical support team, of which CyberKnife Miami has the most experience because we’ve been doing this the longest.  Since then we have treated thousands of patients who come to us, not only from across Florida, but throughout the United States, the Caribbean and yes even from across the world.  That is because patients know about our team’s vast experience, which makes a big difference in your treatment outcome. It is because of our expertise that we can take on even the toughest cases, the ones many cancer centers turn away.  Our team’s reputation of compassionate care is also well known. We make the whole process of cancer treatment as easy and quick as possible for our patients and their families. We hold your hand every step of the way. We understand how difficult and scary a cancer diagnosis is. We answer phones, return calls, even help get your scans done, plus navigate your insurance if need be. Most insurance companies do pay for CyberKnife treatments, including Medicare and Medicaid. Back to the technology and how it works: The CyberKnife delivers hundreds of radiation beams from many different angles onto the tumor, which may be malignant or benign. With the patient lying still on the CyberKnife table, the radiation beams pass harmlessly through the body, hitting and killing only the tumor.  The procedure is painless and patients are left with few, if any side effects, allowing them to return to their normal activities, usually right after treatment, a nap, or a good night’s sleep. There’s another huge advantage to CyberKnife. While conventional radiation therapy requires you to get small daily doses of radiation for many weeks and months, radio-surgery requires only one to five larger doses, but the results are the same. Now, whether CyberKnife is right for you is a different matter. To find out call our top cancer experts at CyberKnife Miami. They'll give it to you straight. If CyberKnife is not the right option, they will advise you on the best direction to go in. Call 305-279-2900 to set up a consultation. CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" #cancertreatmentmiami #cyberknifeforprostatecancer #cancertreatmentinmiamifl

CyberKnife: Highly Effective Brain Tumor Treatment: Instead of surgery, CyberKnife radiation therapy is now commonly used to treat brain and spinal tumors, and can be used as an alternative to surgery, or in conjunction with other treatments.  It delivers precise beams of high-dose radiation directly to the tumor site. The technology uses a sophisticated image guidance system to deliver high doses of radiation directly to the tumor. It is a painless procedure done on an outpatient basis. As soon as the treatment session is over, which takes about 50 minutes, the patient goes home. No hospitalization is required.   That is why more patients are choosing CyberKnife over surgery. It’s also used to cure brain tumors that either cannot be operated on because of their location in the head, or for patients who cannot undergo brain tumor surgery due to their poor medical condition, or don't want invasive surgery and all the risks that come with it, along with the long recovery process. CyberKnife on the other hand is non-invasive. Its robotic arim delivers a maximum dose of radiation directly to the tumor from many different angles with sub-millimeter precision, thus resulting in higher success rates.  The emitted focused beams of intense energy destroy cancer cells, shrinks tumors and controls the growth of tumors. It further prevents the cancerous cells from multiplying, and destroys harmful cells while minimizing damage to healthy cells. In addition, the CyberKnife system is equipped with automatic real-time motion tracking technology. That means should the patient move, the radiation beams will automatically adjust and stay directly on the tumor site, which minimizes radiation exposure to healthy surrounding brain tissue, greatly reducing the risk of side effects. Nothing is required of patients during treatment, except to relax and lie still. The treatment is usually completed in four to five treatment sessions, over 5-to-10 days. To find out if CyberKnife radiation therapy can help you or a loved one, call the CyberKnife Center of Miami and set up a consultation. Our cancer experts will help you determine the best treatment option for your particular cancer. Whether that is CyberKnife, surgery or any other treatment option. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Here’s the number 305-279-2900. CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" #cancertreatmentmiami #cancertreatmentinmiami #cancertreatmentinmiamifl #bestbraintumortreatment #braintumor #braintumorsurvivor

New Research Shows CyberKnife (SBRT) Helps The Body Better Fight Cancer: While CyberKnife radiation therapy itself doesn't directly "boost" immunity in the traditional sense, recent research suggests it may indirectly stimulate the immune system by triggering an anti-tumor response when targeting cancerous cells, potentially allowing the body to better fight cancer elsewhere in the body; essentially, "waking up" the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. The scientific research, published in medical journals is hard to understand if you’re not a scientist, however we have included a link to it if you'd like to read it in it's entirety, and here is a quick synopsis: Key points about CyberKnife and immunity: Focused radiation: CyberKnife delivers highly concentrated radiation to a precise tumor area, which can minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissues while still triggering an immune response against the targeted cancer cells. Immune system activation: Studies indicate that radiation therapy, including CyberKnife, can stimulate the immune system by releasing signals that alert immune cells to the presence of cancer, potentially enhancing their ability to attack tumor cells. Potential for systemic effects: While primarily used to target specific tumors, some research suggests that CyberKnife may have systemic effects, meaning it could potentially stimulate the immune system to fight cancer cells beyond the treated area. Important considerations: Not a standalone immune booster: CyberKnife is not a treatment designed specifically to boost the immune system, and its impact on immunity is still being studied. Individual variations: The extent to which CyberKnife stimulates the immune system can vary depending on the patient, tumor type, and treatment plan. To find out if CyberKnife therapy can help you beat cancer, call the CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" at 305-279-2900. Our team is among the most experienced worldwide, which is why they often take on even the most difficult cases. #cancertreatmentmiami #cancertreatmentinmiami https://lnkd.in/geCnxRQU

The CyberKnife Advantage for Beating Cancer: While CyberKnife radiation therapy itself doesn't directly "boost" immunity in the traditional sense, recent research suggests that it may indirectly stimulate the immune system by triggering an anti-tumor response when targeting cancerous cells, potentially allowing the body to better fight cancer elsewhere in the body; essentially, "waking up" the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. Key points about CyberKnife and immunity: Focused radiation: CyberKnife delivers highly concentrated radiation to a precise tumor area, which can minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissues while still triggering an immune response against the targeted cancer cells. Immune system activation: Studies indicate that radiation therapy, including CyberKnife, can stimulate the immune system by releasing signals that alert immune cells to the presence of cancer, potentially enhancing their ability to attack tumor cells. Potential for systemic effects: While primarily used to target specific tumors, some research suggests that CyberKnife may have systemic effects, meaning it could potentially stimulate the immune system to fight cancer cells beyond the treated area. Important considerations: Not a standalone immune booster: CyberKnife is not a treatment designed specifically to boost the immune system, and its impact on immunity is still being studied. Individual variations: The extent to which CyberKnife stimulates the immune system can vary depending on the patient, tumor type, and treatment plan. To find out if CyberKnife therapy can help you beat cancer, call the CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" at 305-279-2900. Our team is among the most experienced worldwide, which is why they often take on even the most difficult cases. #cancertreatmentmiami #cancertreatmentinmiami #cancertreatmentinmiamifl #cyberknifetreatmentforprostatecancer #cyberknifeforprostatecancer Mario Tobon, B.S., RT (R)(CT)(CV)(T) Gail Suarez, MSHSA, RT (R)(T)

New Data Proves CyberKnife is a Safe and Effective Treatment to Control Brainstem Metastases, an Extremely Challenging Location to Treat: The international retrospective multicenter analysis found that radiosurgery (SRS) and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (FSRT), delivered with CyberKnife can provide an effective and time-saving treatment option for brainstem metastases (BSM). The 9 institution study results, published in the International Journal of Cancer, “underscore the long-term benefits in local control and the robust safety profile despite the delicate location of the treated metastases.” “The brainstem is an integral part of the central nervous system, and metastatic spread to this part of the brain is a potentially life-threatening situation. Since surgical resection is rarely an option, stereotactic radiosurgery and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy are both effective and safe treatment options when thoroughly planned and executed. The available literature, along with our multicenter study, clearly underscores the central role of radiosurgery for affected patients,” said Felix Ehret, M.D., Department of Radiation Oncology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin. SRS and FSRT – also referred to as fractionated radiosurgery – are advanced forms of radiation therapy. SRS delivers a high dose of radiation in 1 session, while FSRT divides the total treatment dose into multiple, smaller doses given over several days. Both techniques provide medical care teams with the ability to deliver extremely precise, very targeted doses of radiotherapy, typically to small, specific areas in the body, usually in the brain. In the reported analysis, 136 patients who received treatment in one to five sessions were analyzed; 69.4 percent received radiotherapy in just one treatment dose. “The brain’s tissues and structures are incredibly delicate and are essential to everything from basic functions to the very essence of who we are as individuals. That’s why we developed the CyberKnife System to deliver radiation with the utmost accuracy and precision, and why we remain committed to innovating for better clinical outcomes for people with brain tumors, lesions, and benign neurological conditions,” said Dr. Seth Blacksburg, Accuray's Chief Medical Officer. The multicenter study assessed 136 patients with 144 BSM who received treatment from 2005 to 2022. One hundred BSM were treated with SRS, and the remaining 44 received FSRT. The results showed 1-to-2 and 3 year local BSM control rates were 82.9 percent, 71.4 percent, and 61.2 percent. This study helps to underscore the long-term benefits in local control despite the delicate position of the treated metastases. SRS and FSRT treatments were well tolerated and side effects were low. CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" 305-279-2900 https://lnkd.in/gxxjN_5v

From all of us at CyberKnife Miami: "We're sending you warm hugs and positive vibes this holiday season. May the lights of Christmas & Hanukkah bring you comfort and healing, and is filled with love, laughter, and hope for a healthy new year." We will be home with our families and closing the center from Tuesday December 24th through January 1, 2025. We'll be back to work on Tuesday January 2nd. #merrychristmas #happyhanukkah #HappyNewYear CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life"

Angie's Story: Treating Spinal Tumors With CyberKnife As a TV news anchor and reporter, Angie Perez is used to working long hours and hitting the red carpet in stilettos covering entertainment news, plus modeling. “I’m not one to complain, but once in a while I’d get back pain that I blamed on high heels, being on my feet a lot and exercising too much but it would go away with over the counter pain meds.” “They told me there was no danger to the spine and that the spinal tumors weren’t doing immediate damage.” Angie was prescribed physical therapy to strengthen her spine and pain medication. “Nothing worked. Instead I got hives and swollen eyes. I couldn’t go on the air. It was affecting my career. The pain was so bad in my legs that natural childbirth was a walk in the park.” Angie continued seeing doctors and was wrongly told by one that the spinal tumors were cancerous. In the meantime, the numbness and weakness in Angie’s legs was getting worse. “I feared permanent nerve damage and ending up in a wheelchair if this went on much longer.” Doctors finally did surgery placing three titanium rods in Angie’s back to stabilize her spine. She then received treatment with CyberKnife Radiation Therapy to one of the spinal tumors, which was getting bigger. The CyberKnife delivers a high dose of radiation with pinpoint accuracy to the tumor, causing it to shrink, while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. “The biggest mistake was not treating me right away. I walked around for six years with numb legs. Sometimes I couldn’t get out of bed and had to crawl to the bathroom.” “Within 5-months after treatment I was back in 5-inch heels.” However, a follow up visit discovered Angie’s other spinal tumor was growing dangerously bigger. Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Mark Pomper used CyberKnife again to treat it. Dr. Pomper says, “CyberKnife is a great option for spinal tumors because it’s non-invasive and, if possible you should always try non-invasive treatments first.” The CyberKnife’s radiation beams kill tumor cells making it less likely they’ll start growing again. Angie had a very good response. Dr. Pomper says, “Studies show CyberKnife is often quite successful in achieving complete pain relief. When I saw Angie last, she looked like a different person. She was back on her feet." Dr. Pomper says if a doctor recommends surgery or other types of radiation for a spinal tumor, seek out CyberKnife treatment. Most people aren’t aware of its excellent results and how easy it is, requiring fewer treatments and no down time. Angie’s says, “I just wanted to get on with my life and back to work full time. Right now I feel good and am back in my stilletos.” “I’m grateful and blessed to have become an American citizen and be treated in this country. If I’d still be in Venezuela, I don’t know where I’d be now." Call the CyberKnife Center of Miami "The Beam of Life" to see if we can help you 305-279-2900.