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Rush Radiosurgery Medical Director Presents Research to Radiological Society of North America
Medical director Dr. Aidnag Diaz presented the results of his research on stereotactic radiosurgery at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. The study, titled “Adjuvant Stereotactic Radiosurgery Following Resection of a Single Intracranial Metastatsis: A Study in … Continue reading
Lung Cancer Awareness Important for Prevention, Early Detection
As the second-most common cancer in both men and women, lung cancer is responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 160,000 people will lose their battle with lung cancer this year, accounting for … Continue reading
Breast Cancer Awareness: Treatment Options When Breast Cancer Spreads
As the second-most diagnosed cancer in women in the U.S., it’s tough to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by breast cancer in some way. The American Cancer Society estimates 230,480 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this … Continue reading
Rush Radiosurgery Supports Healthy Lungs at Local Fight for Air Walk
Rush Radiosurgery joined more than 700 attendees for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Walk in Oak Brook, IL. In support of clean air and healthy lungs, local residents and their loved ones walked 3.1 miles around the scenic … Continue reading
Rush Radiosurgery hosts Continuing Medical Education Event for local physicians
Rush Radiosurgery was honored to host a continuing medical education event focused on the advances of the field of stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy. The guest speaker of the event was radiation oncologist Dr. Richard Crownover of the … Continue reading
Open House Held to Introduce Rush Radiosurgery
Rush Radiosurgery recently held an Open House to introduce physicians and staff at Rush University Medical Center to the center’s new technology, TrueBeam STx. The facility was developed through a joint venture between Rush University Medical Center and US Radiosurgery. Rush Radiosurgery … Continue reading
Rush Radiosurgery Shares Men’s Health Awareness Tips
June is dedicated to raising awareness and prevention of the preventable health problems men face while encouraging men to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease or injury. One of the common health threats to men is lung … Continue reading
Rush Radiosurgery Radiation Oncologist Named Top Doctor
Congratulations to Dr. Ross Abrams for being named a “Top Doctor” in Chicago Magazine’s 2012 rankings. Dr. Abrams is the Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Rush University Medical Center and a professor with Rush University. We are … Continue reading
Rush Radiosurgery joins the American Brain Tumor Association for the Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K Walk/Run
Together with hospital partner, Rush University Medical Center, Rush Radiosurgery hosted a booth at the American Brain Tumor Association’s Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5k Run/Walk. Twenty-eight Rush Radiosurgery and Rush University Medical Center staff members joined the group of over … Continue reading
Rush Radiosurgery focuses on education during Brain Tumor Awareness Month
May marks the recognition of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Since its establishment in 2008, community organizations and support groups celebrate this month with increased efforts to raise awareness of brain tumors, increase funding for research and educate the public … Continue reading