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New Jersey CyberKnife: Malignant vs. Benign Brain Tumors
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Brain Tumors: Malignant vs. Benign New Jersey CyberKnife outlines what you need to know about the difference between malignant versus benign brain tumors. 99 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 732-557-3120 NewJerseyCK.com
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New Jersey CyberKnife at the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center treats patients with a nonsurgical method called stereotactic radiosurgery. Learn more about the treatment process by calling (732) 557-3120 to find out if CyberKnife® treatment is right for you.
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Brain Tumors: Malignant vs. Benign
New Jersey CyberKnife outlines what you need to know about the difference between malignant versus benign brain tumors.
99 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 732-557-3120 NewJerseyCK.com
Please note: We encourage consumers to thoroughly review and understand all treatment options. The information presented here is not all-inclusive. Rather, it represents a starting point to learn more about medical conditions and treatment options. This is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from your professional healthcare provider. Contact your professional healthcare provider to find out if CyberKnife® treatment is right for you.
Data source: American Cancer Society.
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Brain Tumors Overview Brain tumors are masses of abnormal cells in the brain. Although brain tumors rarely spread to other parts of the body, most of them can spread through the brain tissue.
Tumors that start in the brain (primary brain tumors) are not the same as tumors that start in other areas of the body and then spread to the brain (metastatic or secondary brain tumors). In adults, metastatic tumors to the brain are actually more common than primary brain tumors.
The main concerns with brain and spinal cord tumors are how readily they spread through the rest of the brain or spinal cord and whether they can be removed and not come back.
The general symptoms caused by a brain tumor depend on where the tumor is. Symptoms may include:
¤ Headaches, seizures or balance problems
¤ Trouble speaking ¤ A change of mood such as
depression ¤ A change in personality ¤ Weakness, stiffness or paralysis in
part of the body ¤ Changes in vision, hearing, or
other senses ¤ Tremors or involuntary
movements
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Benign (Non-Cancerous) Brain Tumors
In most other parts of the body, benign tumors do not grow into nearby tissues or spread to distant areas, so in other parts of the body they are almost never life threatening. However benign brain tumors can, as they grow, press on and destroy normal brain tissue, causing damage that is often disabling.
Benign brain tumors include:
¤ meningioma
¤ acoustic neuroma
¤ pituitary adenoma
¤ craniopharyngioma.
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Malignant (Cancerous) Brain Tumors
One of the main reasons malignant tumors are so dangerous is because they have a propensity to grow. Typical malignant brain tumors include glioblastoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, primary CNS lymphoma and medulloblastoma. The American Cancer Society’s 2014 estimates for brain and spinal cord tumors in the United States include both adults and children:
¤ About 23,380 malignant tumors of the brain or spinal cord (12,820 in males and 10,560 in females) will be diagnosed.
¤ Overall, the chance that a person will develop a malignant tumor of the brain or spinal cord in his or her lifetime is less than 1% (about 1 in 140 for a man and 1 in 180 for a woman).
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Brain Tumor Treatment Options
Treatment is based on the type of tumor and other factors, and sometimes more than one type of treatment is used. Doctors plan each person’s treatment individually to give them the best chance of treating the cancer while limiting the side effects as much as possible.
¤ Surgery
¤ Stereotactic Radiosurgery (CyberKnife® or GammaKnife®)
¤ Radiation Therapy
¤ Chemotherapy
¤ Targeted Therapy
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Brain Tumors + CyberKnife Treatment
CyberKnife has the ability to treat acoustic neuromas, brain metastases, gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary adenomas with stereotactic radiosurgery.
Unlike some radiosurgery systems, the CyberKnife doesn’t need an invasive head frame. Other radiosurgery systems are capable of high-dose radiation treatment with a variety of radiation sources. However, some use a metal frame attached to the patient’s skull with screws that immobilize the head to accurately target the tumor.
Typically, treatment is completed in one session but could take up to five sessions depending on the individual diagnosis. Treatment procedures take about 30 – 90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the tumors.
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Treating Brain Tumors at New Jersey CyberKnife
New Jersey CyberKnife expanded brain and spine tumor treatment expertise with the addition of Dr. John Lipani. A board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Lipani has treated more than 3,500 brain and spine tumor patients with CyberKnife technology. He is a nationally recognized specialist in the field of brain and spine stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
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New Jersey CyberKnife Patient Testimonial
New Jersey CyberKnife patient Laurel underwent three surgeries and conventional radiation therapy for a recurring meningioma before turning to CyberKnife treatment.
“The New Jersey CyberKnife staff was very knowledgeable and made sure I was comfortable, even offering blankets during my treatment sessions,” Laurel said. “During my five treatments, I relaxed by listening to music, and I felt very comfortable with my knowledge of how the CyberKnife was going to move around me.”
“After having undergone other treatments for her diagnosis, Laurel required a nonsurgical option. She, like many of our patients, was drawn to the convenience of CyberKnife treatment,” Dr. D’Ambrosio said. “Patients typically experience few to no side effects and can return to their daily routines immediately following treatment.”
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Our Center New Jersey CyberKnife at the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center combines experienced physicians and the latest medical advances. Our state-of-the-art technology offers hope to patients in New Jersey and beyond. Medical Director Dr. David D’Ambrosio specializes in advanced radiation treatment and therapy options. His expertise includes intensity-modulated and stereotactic radiation therapies, including CyberKnife radiosurgery, head and neck cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer.
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, contact New Jersey CyberKnife to schedule a consultation with our physicians to determine the best next step for your treatment needs.
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