CuringProstateCancer.com billboards and radio promos throughout Atlanta are causing men and women to ask who is behind CuringProstateCancer.com.
Developed by Atlanta based Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia, the multi-faceted CuringProstateCancer.com education and awareness program is highly visible because of its promotional messaging in print publications, traditional and satellite radio outlets throughout the region. A convenient web site helps visitors request a free DVD and guide “Questions & Answers to Curing Prostate Cancer” that provides additional information on the subject.
Education is the key to taking control of your prostate cancer and men need to know the facts, learn about the types of treatment available and find out the cure rate of the option they may choose.
Each year thousands of patients from around the world and across the United States turn to RC Cancer Centers seeking a cure for their prostate cancer and learn why they are The Choice for Saving Lives. Founded in 1979, Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia, a division of RC Cancer Centers, has earned a reputation for being one of the country’s top cancer treatment and research facilities because of its commitment to quality, use of the latest radiation technology and focus on research that enables it to treat men and women with different types of cancer, including breast, prostate, lung, colon, lymphatic and others.
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among American men, second only to skin cancer. In 2009, the American Cancer Society projected about 220,000 men would be diagnosed with the disease and more than 27,000 would die from prostate cancer.
Men need to know that for more than three decades, Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia (RCOG), a division of RC Cancer Centers, and exclusive provider of ProstRcision® has been helping men manage this highly treatable disease. This treatment protects against incontinence and preserves normal sexual function.
The facts are clear. The 10-year documented cure rate for Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia’s ProstRcision® is 83 percent, making it one of the best prostate cancer treatment options available today.
RCOG specializes in curing prostate cancer, not just treating the disease. More than 12,500 men have been treated with ProstRcision®. Their demographic and statistical information has been compiled into one of the largest computerized research databases on prostate cancer in the United States, which is a significant resource for men.
RCOG’s secure database collects information about each man before treatment, during irradiation and at each check-up following treatment. Examples of information gathered before treatment are a man’s age, his PSA before irradiation, his Gleason score, his prostate size, his sexual function, and how many times he gets up at night to urinate. The number of I-125 seeds, amount of irradiation from seeds, and external irradiation are just some examples of the data collected. The significance of this data is most helpful as more prostate cancer patients seek concise, factual and evidence-based information before they choose, along with their physician, the best course of treatment.
This database with its more than nine million data points makes it possible for RCOG to proactively help other men diagnosed with prostate cancer. By contacting RCOG’s concierge service, men can speak directly with a board-certified radiation oncologist. After providing pertinent medical information to RCOG, the findings are then matched with those of men with similar circumstances from the database and your 10-year individual cure rate (ICR) is calculated. These ICR calculations can help you make an objective decision about which treatment method gives you the best chance of cure.
In an effort to better educate men about their health choices, RC Cancer Centers and Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia are sharing information about prostate cancer treatment options through the Web site CuringProstateCancer.com.
Visitors to the site can request a free guide and DVD “Questions & Answers to Curing Prostate Cancer” that provides additional information on the subject.
“If even one death from prostate cancer is prevented and one person becomes more informed because this information is readily available, the effort will have made a very real difference,” said Don Holton, President & CEO of RC Cancer Centers.
To learn more call 800-267-5930 or visit CuringProstateCancer.com.
Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia (RCOG), a division of RC Cancer Centers announced today that they have reached a new milestone and recently treated their 12,500th patient for prostate cancer with their ProstRcision® treatment therapy. The milestone means their treatment database is one of the most comprehensive in the nation. Available exclusively from RC Cancer Centers, ProstRcision® has the industry’s highest documented cure rate of 83 percent.
Each year thousands of patients from around the world and across the United States turn to RC Cancer Centers seeking a cure and learn why they are The Choice for Saving Lives. Founded in 1979, Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia, a division of RC Cancer Centers, has earned a reputation for being one of the country’s top cancer treatment and research facilities. With their commitment to quality, use of the latest radiation technology and research focus, RCOG treats men and women with different types of cancer, including breast, prostate, lung, colon, lymphatic and others.
RC Cancer Centers is the exclusive provider of ProstRcision®, which is a unique technique for curing prostate cancer that uses a combination of pinpoint irradiation through seed implant and conformal beam irradiation. In addition to the rigorous decade of education and training required of any surgeon, ProstRcision® doctors must complete an additional year of procedural instruction and surgical training before performing ProstRcision® on their own, in contrast to industry standards for other seed implant and robotic procedures. Only seven physicians in the country are credentialed in the procedure and all are affiliated with RC Cancer Centers.
“ProstRcision’s 10-year documented cure rate of 83 percent and the ability to protect against incontinence and preserve normal sex function makes it one of the most important treatment options available today,” said Dr. James Benton of Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia. “Our highly skilled and trained staff keeps abreast of the latest advances in treatment and are able to use this knowledge to provide men with effective outcomes delivered in a caring environment.”
“Education is the key to taking control of your prostate cancer,” said Don Holton, President & CEO of RC Cancer Centers. “We encourage men to contact RC Cancer Centers so they can learn the facts, know about the types of treatment available and find out the cure rate of the option they may choose.”
The demographic and statistical information of all men treated with ProstRcision® is the data source for the RCOG prostate cancer treatment database. Data is collected about each man before treatment, during irradiation and at each check-up following treatment. Examples of information gathered before treatment are a man’s age, his PSA before irradiation, his Gleason score, his prostate size, his sexual function, and how many times he gets up at night to urinate. The number of I-125 seeds, amount of irradiation from seeds, and external irradiation are just some examples of the data collected. The significance of this data is most helpful as more prostate cancer patients seek concise, factual and evidence-based information before they choose, along with their physician, the best course of treatment.
This database with its more than nine million data points makes it possible to proactively help other men diagnosed with prostate cancer. By contacting the concierge service, men can speak directly with a board-certified radiation oncologist. After providing pertinent medical information to RCOG, the findings are then matched with those of men with similar circumstances from the database and a 10-year individual cure rate (ICR) is calculated. These ICR calculations can help men make objective decisions about which treatment method gives them the best chance of cure.
In an effort to better educate men about their health choices, RC Cancer Centers and Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia are sharing information about prostate cancer treatment options through the Web site CuringProstateCancer.com.
Visitors to the site can request a free guide and DVD “Questions & Answers to Curing Prostate Cancer” that provides additional information on the subject.
When Charles Smith was diagnosed with lung cancer, his choices for treatment were limited due to other illnesses. “My doctor told me the news and I thought this is it – surgery is not for me,” said Smith. To an extent Smith was right. Surgery was not the course of treatment for him. However, there was an alternative treatment available.
Mr. Smith was a perfect candidate for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), a technique designed to deliver radiation therapy very precisely to tumors anywhere in the body. After discussing Smith’s case with his referring physician, Mr. Smith and his family, it was agreed that SBRT would be the best course of action.
“Oncology patients are really fighting the biggest battle of their lives, and we are helping to cure them with minimal side effects,” said Dr. Chad Levitt, Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director of Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia in Cumming. Levitt has treated over 50 patients using the SBRT technique for the past three years. Smith’s treatment was precise and lasted only five days, compared to the three month timeline that a radiation therapy treatment would require.
“I was amazed by how well I felt—it was easy and convenient and I really didn’t feel uncomfortable at any time,” explained Smith. “Dr. Levitt explained everything to me in a way I could understand it. He took away the fears and anxiety I had.”
Charles Smith’s life is less than ordinary. “They saved my life,” Smith added. And he should know – the 76 year-old grandfather of six has lived a long and interesting life. Smith was raised in a carnival and lived the hobo life for 21 years.
As part of one of the most respected cancer treatment organizations RC Cancer Centers, Radiotherapy Centers of Georgia in Cumming offers radiation therapy using state-of-the-art technology by experienced board certified physicians with a focus on continuous quality improvement, delivered by caring and qualified professionals. Working with your medical care providers to treat – and cure – cancer is paramount to anyone dealing with its effects. Types of cancers treated at the center include prostate, brain, breast, cervical, endometrial, head and neck, lung, lymphatic, rectal and skin.
The center conducts regular free-of-charge PSA Screenings for men over 45 or with a family history of prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer can be detected early with a simple blood test, a Prostate Specific Antigen or PSA test,” Levitt explained. ProstRcision®, the method pioneered by RC Cancer Centers, integrates radioactive iodine (I-125) prostate seed implant followed by linear accelerator irradiation, using either the conformal beam or intensity modulated radiotherapy technique. The 10-year documented cure rate for ProstRcision® is 88% for early and intermediate cancer – higher than any other prostate treatment option available today.
A routine visit to the center is more than just a treatment day – it’s a visit with an extended family that cares for and works with each individual to make certain his/her needs are met, accurately and compassionately. “We take into account any special needs the patient or family members may have such as dietary needs or offering support for the caregivers. We even assist scheduling needs for appointments because so many of our patients have multiple appointments with other doctors due to their diagnosis of cancer,” explains Keith Marlowe, facility director.
“Recognizing that treating cancer is a part of the healing process, and in response to patients’ requests, we also offer integrated evidenced-based wellness programs to ensure that our patients’ experience is the best it can be under the circumstances,” Levitt explained. The program includes Mind-Body seminars and massage therapy, education, nutritional services and E-forums.
These evidence-based services as part of our specialized Wellness Program, specifically designed to help cancer patients, their families and caregivers, deal with the effects of cancer. “Our Wellness Program encompasses a variety of non-traditional therapies that, while not a substitute for proven cancer treatments, can improve the quality of life for cancer patients. Our goal is to offer you convenient, confidential and thoughtfully selected therapy programs that can help you live,” Levitt added. “We understand our patient’s need for attention, information, support and quality of life. Bottom line – we care about our patients’ future.”
“Awareness of life is what brings cancer patients together. Even the young ones are aware of their environment, their families, and their bodies much more than a person without cancer,” Levitt commented. “How many times have you driven for 20 miles and cannot remember those 15 minutes? Cancer patients are more in-tune with their surroundings and their current experience.”
Being diagnosed with cancer has overwhelming and destructive effects. Knowing that you can count on a competent, knowledgeable and compassionate group of experts to provide you and your family with exceptional care, can bring hope to those who need it most. For more information about RC Cancer Centers in Cumming visit http://rccancercenters.com/locations/georgia/cumming or call 678-947-0457.
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