Radiation therapy can be classified according to the types of radiation particles or waves that are used to deliver the treatment. The three major types of radiation therapy are photons, electrons, or protons. While all three types have similar effects on tumor tissue and damage cancer cells, photons and electrons are the most readily available, […]
Philadelphia CyberKnife was recently selected as a reference site for a team of radiation oncologists visiting from Wenjiang District People’s Hospital in Chengdu, China. Philadelphia CyberKnife was chosen for the visit because it is a center known for its dedication to research and training. The entire team at Philadelphia CyberKnife is committed to conducting research that […]
Crozer-Keystone Health System recently issued a press release about a new study that has found that the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is able to offer prostate cancer patients success rates equal to intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), with shorter treatment duration and lower total cost. A team of Crozer-Keystone oncology specialists based out of Delaware […]
A recent article from CancerConnect.com, a patient-focused cancer website, suggests that if you have been diagnosed with cancer, seeking a second opinion will allow you to learn more about your cancer type and make truly informed decisions about treatment. The article recommends that all cancer patients should consider seeing at least one additional expert after […]
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the premier radiation oncology society in the world, recently updated their guidelines for accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) in the treatment of patients with early-stage breast cancer. APBI is a breast radiation therapy in which focused radiation is delivered specifically to the part of the breast where the […]
On Thursday, September 8, the physicians and staff from Philadelphia CyberKnife hosted a survivorship celebration to recognize and honor the cancer survivors treated at the center. The event, held from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Philadelphia CyberKnife center, welcomed cancer survivors, their caregivers, and friends and family members. The event was timely because according […]
Olusola Obayomi-Davies, M.D. is a radiation oncologist. Dr. Davies received his medical doctorate from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. and his Bachelor of Science in biology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He completed his residency in radiation medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. where he […]
According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. There is good news though as the ACS also reports that survival rates from breast cancer have been increasing since about 1989, with larger increases in women younger than 50. These increases are believed […]