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Is getting healthy your 2021 resolution? Here’s one more reason to stick to it: nearly 1 in 5 cancers is caused by excess body weight, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle. Learn more about the social and environmental disparities contributing to the burden of preventable cancer risk factors in the United States here: http://ow.ly/Mtzb50De3Yk

Season's greetings and warm wishes from the team at St.Louis CyberKnife! #HappyHolidays #maskup It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Make sure you’re only spreading holiday cheer not germs by following these tips from the CDC to celebrate safely: http://ow.ly/6pAZ50CTovr

Active surveillance isn’t the only care option men diagnosed with low to intermediate prostate cancer have during the pandemic. For men weighing their prostate cancer care options, the CyberKnife system is a clinically proven, non-invasive, non-surgical prostate cancer treatment option that can be done in as little as 4-5 sessions across 1-2 weeks. Learn more about this recommend treatment technology helping men live prostate cancer-free during these difficult times.

According to the American Cancer Society, almost 607,000 people are expected to die from cancer in 2020. Regular screening can help find certain cancers early when they are most likely to be treated successfully. This Cancer Screen Week (Dec 7-11), learn more on the potentially lifesaving benefits of cancer screening and find out what screenings it’s time to talk with your doctor about. http://ow.ly/qJQ450CJ0PH

Today and every day, we're thankful for our wonderful patients and talented team members and all the health heroes providing healing to our community! What are you thankful for this year?

Today is the #GreatAmericanSmokeout! Cigarette smoking is the #1 cause of #LungCancer. Takes steps to plan and quit smoking today with these resources and tips from American Cancer Society: http://ow.ly/LJlG50CpmHF

Happy #VeteransDay! Today we honor and say thank you to the brave men and women who have fought for our freedoms! Not only today but every day, we can also work together to help our heroes out! Cigarette smoking is more common among service members who have been deployed overseas, increasing their risk for #LungCancer and other diseases. Find resources from the CDC for active or retired services members that can help them quit: http://ow.ly/mFfV50CiaWr #VeteransDay

It can be scary to learn that someone you care about has cancer. You might wonder how you can help them get through it. With the right steps, you can make things easier for your loved one and yourself after their diagnosis and during treatment. Here are some tips for family and friends caring for a loved with cancer: http://ow.ly/BFKi50BO9v5

Our ability to treat tumors with precisely focused radiation offers an important treatment advantage for patients with a wide range of liver cancers and metastases. Accurate to within less than a millimeter, the delivery precession of the CyberKnife system helps minimize radiation to surrounding healthy tissues, preserving liver function and reducing the risk of side effects. Learn more about CyberKnife and its proven, non-surgical approach to liver cancer treatment here: http://ow.ly/7gDU50BNLkK

In addition to being more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, a recent study suggests black men are more likely to die from low-grade prostate cancer. Find out the results of this study and why it has many physicians questioning whether active surveillance is still an appropriate option for African American men: http://ow.ly/KEOY50Cg7ac #ProstateCancerAwareness

#Obesity is a disease that affects all aspects of the cancer continuum, including cancer risk, detection and diagnosis, response to cancer treatment, and survivorship. http://ow.ly/MI0u50BIZM2

Are you wondering if you should have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test to screen for prostate cancer? The National Cancer Institute info to help you decide: http://ow.ly/nGZo50BI2cS

Did you know lung cancer is one of the cancers that are most likely to spread to the brain?

The pandemic can be scary for cancer patients undergoing treatment whose immune systems are weakened and sometimes keeps patients from seeking a diagnosis in the first place. Learn how our hospital partner, SSM Health, is helping keep our patients safe.

Get to know Dr. Waller, St.Louis CyberKnife’s newest board-certified radiation oncologist now accepting patients!

Obesity is directly linked to several types of cancers, and other serious chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes. Understand the link between weight gain and cancer risk, and get advice for managing weight after a cancer diagnosis. https://fal.cn/ObesityandCancer

If you’re due for an important health screening or experiencing a medical emergency, St.Louis CyberKnife, a service of and located at SSM Health, is ready to provide safe, personalized care. In-person or online, we’re here. Schedule a visit today http://ow.ly/EU5h50AbNHN

Happy Father’s Day! We asked dads on our team to share sentiments about their fathers and what being a dad means to them. Help us celebrate dads everywhere and add your fatherhood stories and memories of dad in the comments below!

For more than a decade, heart disease and cancer have claimed the first and second spots respectively as the leading causes of deaths in American males. Today we wear BLUE with red (the color of heart disease awareness) to help draw attention to men’s health issues and the importance of regular checkups and cancer screenings. #ShowUsYourBlue and remind the men in your life to take steps to be proactive with their health and reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases. #MensHealthWeek

Often, a simple blood test can be the key to catching prostate cancer early when it is the easiest to treat. Find out if a PSA screening is the best option for you! #MensHealthWeek http://ow.ly/1ryb30krwCf