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Princeton Neurological Surgery Educates Patients on CyberKnife Radiosurgery
Princeton Neurological Surgery Educates Patients on CyberKnife Radiosurgery
N.J. neurosurgeon John Lipani educates patients on CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Metastatic Breast to Brain Cancer
Hamilton,
NJ,
United States of America
(sardnews.org)
29/10/2013
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a terrifying prospect that can be made even worse if the cancer spreads to other areas of the body. Since October is Breast cancer Awareness Month, many doctors are educating patients on treatment options, including CyberKnife Radiosurgery.
Dr. John Lipani, Neurosurgeon-In-Chief of Princeton Neurological Surgery, explains that CyberKnife Radiosurgery is quickly becoming a popular treatment option for metastatic breast to brain cancer patients. While many doctors remain unfamiliar with this treatment, Dr. Lipani says that this non-invasive treatment has been used effectively in numerous cases of lung, spine, kidney, prostate, and pancreatic cancers.
Dr. Lipani says that metastatic breast to brain cancer is breast cancer which has spread to the brain. It is often called "stage-4 breast cancer," and usually occurs several years after the initial breast cancer diagnosis. Some symptoms produced by metastaic breast to brain cancer include severe pains, swelling, and nausea. While CyberKnife Radiosurgery does not kill tumors, it is highly-effective in destroying cancerous tissues, and preventing them from recurring.
Dr. Lipani explains that, despite its name, there are actually no incisions involved in CyberKnife Radiosurgery. Prior to the procedure, the body is scanned using a high-resolution CT scan, or MRI, to precisely determine the exact size, shape, and location of the cancerous tumor. Next, the radiation dosage amount will be determined based on the size and location. According to Dr. Lipani, CyberKnife Radiosurgery limits the amount of radiation exposure to healthy areas of surrounding brain tissue, so that those areas are preserved. Dr. Lipani then uses a computer-controlled system to accurately deliver radiation beams to the tumor. Treatments usually take 30 to 90 minutes, and are administered on an outpatient basis, with no need for anesthesia and little recovery time afterwards.
Dr. Lipani says that CyberKnife Radiosurgery is usually performed on patients who are either unwilling, or unable, to undergo an open surgical procedure. However, he notes that patients who have excessively large tumors are not generally considered good candidates for the procedure.
If you are suffering from metastatic breast to brain cancer, and are seeking an alternative to invasive surgery, CyberKnife Radiosurgery may be right for you. Contact an experienced medical professional like Dr. Lipani immediately. Dr. Lipani and his experienced staff at Princeton Neurological Surgery can help you quickly, safely, and effectively. Interested parties can contact (609) 890-3400, or learn more online at www.princetonneurologicalsurgery.com.
About Dr. Lipani
Dr. Lipani is the founding Director of Princeton Neurological Surgery, P.C. and Brain and Spine Radiosurgery Institute. He previously served as the founding Director of the Institute for Neurosciences at Capital Health in Trenton, NJ.
Dr. Lipani also headed the first Neurosurgical Oncology program at Capital Health and founded Capital's CyberKnife Radiosurgery program of the Penn Cancer Network. Dr. Lipani served as a Clinical Instructor in Neurosurgery at Stanford University Hospital and Clinics and is currently an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Medical College.
Dr. Lipani is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having treated over 3,500 brain and spine radiosurgery cases, Dr. Lipani is known as one of the nation's top brain and spine surgeons and serves as a leading expert in brain and spine radiosurgery on three internationally recognized advisory review boards.
Princeton Neurological Surgery is located in Hamilton, NJ, and can be reached by telephone at (609) 890-3400 or online at www.princetonneurologicalsurgery.com.
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About Princeton Neurological Surgery
Dr. Lipani is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having treated over 3,500 brain and spine radiosurgery cases, Dr. Lipani is known as one of the nation’s top brain and spine surgeons and serves as a leading expert in brain and spine radiosurgery on three internationally recognized advisory review boards.
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