CyberKnife® - Laser-Beam Focus on Treating Cancer and June 2014 Community Calendar of Events from Saint Peter's Healthcare System in New Brunswick, NJ

1. COMMUNITY CALENDAR
CyberKnife®
Laser-Beam Focus on Treating Cancer
A
lthough he hesitated, William O’Donnell
of South River couldn’t help but to
use the word “cool” to describe his
CyberKnife® treatments for prostate cancer at
Saint Peter’s University Hospital. “I don’t like
to say that it was cool to have the CyberKnife.
I suppose getting a new Mercedes is cool,
but if you are getting treated for cancer, this is
the only way to do it,” he recalled. “CyberKnife
doesn’t touch you and there’s no pain and very
few side effects.” Mr. O’Donnell underwent five
treatments for prostate cancer, and just as he
did after the first treatment, he went back to his
usual routine soon after. “There really was no
problem,’’ he says.
CyberKnife is the only FDA approved,
completely robotic stereotactic radiosurgery
system available in the world that targets and
destroys tumors or lesions anywhere in the
body including the prostate, lung, brain, liver,
kidney, neck, spine, and pancreas. The radio-
surgery system does not remove the tumor, but
instead distorts the DNA of tumor cells so that
they lose their ability to reproduce altogether.
Treatments are pain-free and noninvasive,
performed as an outpatient procedure in the
Radiation Oncology Department at Saint
Peter’s. Each session lasts between 30 to
90 minutes, with the average treatment plan
requiring only three sessions. Comparatively,
conventional radiation therapy treatments,
including proton therapy, require as many as
40 sessions.
CyberKnife technology is
appropriate for use on
patients whose prostate
cancer remains localized,
says Gopal Desai, M.D.,
chair of Radiation Oncology
at Saint Peter’s. “Radio-
surgery expands the repertoire
of cancer treatment therapies
and adds a new and exciting tool in the fight
against cancer,” says Dr. Desai. “Outcomes
have been positive and promising.”
CyberKnife offers new treatment options for
patients with a cancer diagnosis of both early
and late stage diseases including recurrent
cancers, metastatic cancers or cancers that
move to other places in the body, and certain
high-risk patients. Dedicated to the prevention,
detection and treatment of lung cancer, Saint
Peter’s utilizes CyberKnife technology to
ablate early-stage and inoperable lung tumors
in patients. This technology is particularly
useful for patients with severe Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other
external risk factors, even for those patients
who have an identified nodule that cannot
be biopsied.
Treatment Process
The CyberKnife team includes a radiation
oncologist, a urologist or other surgeon, a
physicist, a radiation therapist, and a nurse.
Patients are initially evaluated by this multi-
disciplinary team of experts. If the patient is
a good candidate for CyberKnife treatment,
and depending on the treatment site, small
metal gold markers called fiducials may be
implanted to accurately target radiation from
the CyberKnife. The patient then undergoes a
CT scan with contrast. In some instances, an
MRI scan may be necessary to visualize the
tumor and affected area(s).
The ability to do this is one of the features of
this advanced technology. This contributes
to healthier outcomes, says Alan Katz, M.D.,
a leading researcher and world renowned
expert in the use of CyberKnife treatment for
prostate cancer who recently joined Saint
Peter’s. “In data I recently presented at The
American Radium Society more than 500
patients treated with CyberKnife have been
followed for as long as eight years after
treatment. Control of the prostate cancer has
been exceedingly high, even better than with a
nine-week course of radiation,’’ says Dr. Katz.
“This is true for patients with less as well as
more aggressive disease.
Toxicity was mild and quality
of life scores obtained from the
patients show excellent
preservation of bowel, urinary
and sexual function.” In the
treatment of prostate and
other cancers, the CyberKnife
System reduces the risk of post-treatment
complications, such as infection, hemorrhage,
or loss of sense of feeling occasionally
associated with conventional surgery.
CyberKnife is especially useful against prostate
cancer, not only for its ability to eradicate the
tumor but for its ability to spare the healthy
surrounding tissue and minimize unwanted
side effects.
CyberKnife at Saint Peter’s
The CyberKnife treatment experience at
Saint Peter’s allows patients to receive
treatment and continue their daily life with
little or no interruption. As was Mr. O’Donnell’s
experience, CyberKnife treatments are pain-
free and completely noninvasive, with no
hospitalization or recovery time. CyberKnife
at Saint Peter’s offers a convenient pain-free
treatment option to patients.
“Nobody likes to hear their name and cancer in
the same sentence,” says Mr. O’Donnell. “But
like I said, CyberKnife is the way to go if you
have to deal with it.”
For more information about CyberKnife
at Saint Peter’s, call 732-745-6685
or visit www.saintpetershcs.com/
cyberknife. Visit www.saintpetershcs.
com/patientstories to view our patient
testimonials about CyberKnife. Visit
saintpetershcs.com/knowyourrisks
to take a free health assessment to
identify your risk for prostate cancer.
A LISTING OF PROGRAMS OFFERED THIS MONTH CAN BE FOUND ON THE REVERSE SIDE.
need a doctor? To find a Saint peter’s physician, call 1-855-sp-my-doc (1-855-776-9362).
William O’Donnell speaking about his experience with CyberKnife® on YouTube.
june 2014
Gopal Desai, MD
Alan Katz, MD

2. free community
lectures
Body Mass Index Measurement Nutrition
Education
JUNE 30, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Presenter: Teresa Grasso, RD, CDE
North Brunswick Senior Center, North Brunswick
sun Safety - sun damage screening
using the dermascan machine
JUNE 5, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Presenter: Tara Gunthner, BSN, RN-BC
Old Bridge Senior Center, Old Bridge
DIABETES
EDUCATION
Children’s Insulin Pump Group
JUNE 9, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Donna Dziedzic, RN, MSN, CDE
732-745-8600, x8751
Diabetes Education and Support Group/
Monroe Township
JUNE 9, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
Contact: Therese Wyman, RD, CDE, at
609-409-1363.
Diabetes Self-Management Education
HELD MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS
Registration and doctor’s prescription required.
732-745-6667
Gestational Diabetes
Self-Management Class
HELD WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Registration and a doctor’s prescription required.
732-745-6667
SUPPORT
GROUPS
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers
Support Group
JUNE 10, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
Rachel Kallish, CSW • 609-655-6853
Bariatric Surgery Support Group
JUNE 12, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lisa Lapinski, RD • 732-745-8600, x8159
Bereavement Support Group
JUNE 5 & 19, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
732-745-8565
Bereavement Support Group
JUNE 17, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
For spouses and significant others 55 and older.
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
Sean O’Brien, MSW, LSW
609-409-1363, option 5
Caregivers Support Group/Monroe
JUNE 12, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Saint Peter’s Adult Day Center
200 Overlook Drive, Monroe Township
Stephanie Fitzsimmons-Sexton, RN, NP
609-655-2220
SHARE Support Group
(for those who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth
or neonatal death)
JUNE 12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Irina Mariano-Brown, MSW, LCSW
732-745-8522
COMMUNITY
MOBILE HEALTH
ServicesFor more information about
screenings and educational programs,
please call 732-745-8600, x8903.
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings
JUNE 3, 10:00 am – 11:30 AM
Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Edison
Campers only.
JUNE 13, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
New Brunswick Senior Center, New Brunswick
JUNE 13, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Elijah’s Promise, New Brunswick
JUNE 18, noon – 1:30 pM
Ships @ St. John’s Episcopal Church, Somerville
JUNE 22, 1:00 PM – 2:30 pM
Traveler’s Fellowship Community Church,
Piscataway
Bone Density Screening
JUNE 9, 11:00 Am – 12:30 pM
Hidden Brook Seniors, Franklin
Health Fairs
JUNE 2, 10:00 am – 1:00 pM
Ponds Adult Community, Monroe Township
Residents only.
JUNE 4, 5:00 Pm – 7:00 pM
Stonebridge Adult Community, Monroe Township
Residents only.
JUNE 7, 11:00 am – 2:00 pM
Pine Street Park, New Brunswick
JUNE 7, 10:00 am – 1:00 pM
EMS Summer Health and Safety Fair, Avenel/
Colonia
JUNE 11, 10:00 am – 1:00 pM
Regency Adult Community, Monroe Township
Residents only.
JUNE 14, 11:00 am – 4:00 PM
Edison Family Day, New Jersey Convention and
Exposition Center, Edison
JUNE 17, 10:00 am – 1:00 PM
Clearbrook Adult Community, Monroe Township
Residents only.
JUNE 25, 1:00 Pm – 4:00 pM
Somerset Fun Adult Community, Franklin
Residents only.
JUNE 26, 11:00 Am – 2:00 pM
Franklin Township Employee Health Fair, Franklin
Employees only.
JUNE 29, 10:00 am – 4:00 pM
Plainfield Health Fair, Supremo Supermarket,
Front Street, Plainfield
Stroke Screening
JUNE 3, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pM
Spotswood Senior Center, Spotswood
Sun Damage Screening Using the
DermaScan Machine
JUNE 12, noon – 1:30 pM
Manville VFW, Senior citizens residents only.
PARENT
EDUCATIONFor information, fees and registration, call Parent
Education at 732-745-8579, unless otherwise indicated.
Baby Care
JUNE 2 & 14, 9:00 aM – 1:00 PM
JUNE 9, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Breastfeeding Class
JUNE 28, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Breastfeeding Support Group
JUNE 6, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
732-745-8600, x8820
Marvelous Multiples
JUNE 2, 9 & 16, 7:00 pm – 9:30 PM
New Daddy Class
JUNE 26, 7:00 pM – 9:00 pM
New Mom Support Group
JUNE 6, Noon – 1:00 PM
Light lunch will be served at noon.
Registration required.
Postnatal Yoga and Exercise Class
(four-week sessions)
FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Registration required.
Prenatal Yoga and Exercise Class
(four-week sessions)
WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Registration required.
Prepared Childbirth Classes
MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, or ALL-DAY
SESSIONS SECOND AND FOURTH WEEKENDS
Registration required.
Sibling Class
JUNE 28, 12:30 pM – 1:30 pM
CANCER
SERVICESThe American Cancer Society offers daily
information and support to cancer patients and
their families. Call 1-800-227-2345 to talk to a
cancer information specialist 24-hours-a-day,
seven-days-a-week or visit us online at
www.cancer.org.
Breast Cancer Support Group
JUNE 2 & 16, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Guest speaker and open discussion.
Registration required.
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Deborah Leif, MSW, LCSW • 732-235-7011
Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
JUNE 10, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cancer Institute of New Jersey • 732-235-6792
Latina Women with Cancer
Support Group
JUNE 8, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
JUNE 26, 6:00 pM – 8:30 PM
Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center
Light lunch will be served. Free, but registration
requested. Sessions conducted in Spanish.
Call 908-658-5400 for more information.
Living with Cancer Support Group
JUNE 11 & 25, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Barbara Hale, LCSW • 732-235-7557
Catholic hospital sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen | State-designated children’s hospital and regional perinatal center
Regional medical campus of Drexel University College of Medicine | Affiliate of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
june 2014
All programs are designed for community members and are held at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, unless otherwise noted.
For more information or to register for a program, call the contact number listed or visit saintpetershcs.com/newsandevents.
seventh annual bike ride
for amy
sunday, june 1
7:00 AM check-in; 8:00 AM start
South Brunswick High School
To register or donate visit The Amy Foundation.org/
bikreride
stroke screenings
Life Line Screening has partnered with
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System to provide health
screenings throughout Central Jersey. Stroke
screenings will be available at the following
locations. Pre-registration is required. All screenings
begin at 9:00 AM. Call 1-877-557-7497.
friday, june 6
Hyatt House Hotel, Bridgewater
saturday, june 7
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral – Community Room,
Metuchen
monday, june 9
American Legion Post 306, Middlesex
tuesday, june 10
West Long Branch Community Center,
West Long Branch
wednesday, june 18
Matawan United Methodist Church, Matawan
thursday, june 19
Congregation B’nai Tikvah, North Brunswick
friday, june 20
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Howell
tuesday, june 24
Manasquan United Methodist Church, Manasquan
thursday, june 26
Red Bank Knights of Columbus Post 3187,
Fair Haven
friday, june 27
First United Methodist Church, Westfield
community golf outing
tuesday, june 10
Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township
For more information, call Saint Peter’s
Foundation at 732-745-8542.
bariatric WEIGHT LOSS
SEMINAR
THURSday, June 12
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
For more information, and to register, call Lisa
Lapinski, RD, at 732-745-8600, x8159.
EMS Education Series
thursday, june 26
7:00 pm
topic: Roadside incident safety
Free; refreshments served. CEU credits.
Call 908-238-3254 to register.
cancer survivor’s day
saturday, june 21
By invitation only. Pines Manor, Edison
New Mom or Pregnant?
Are You Experiencing
Aches and Pains?
Our physical therapists at the Sports Medicine
Institute provide physical therapy for pregnancy
women and new moms as well as classes
designed to acquaint you with lifestyle changes
and exercises you can do to help yourself
during this time. Classes are held the last
Thursday of every month.
Sports Medicine Institute
562 Easton Avenue, Somerset
Call 732-565-5455 for more information and to
register for a class.
new mom class
thursday, june 26
1:30 PM
pregnancy class
thursday, june 26
7:30 PM
254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 | 732-745-8600 | 800-269-7508 | www.saintpetershcs.com
Top Performer on
Joint Commission
Key Quality
Measures™
2012
This calendar is for information only. Do not rely on it to make healthcare decisions on your own; instead, talk with your healthcare provider for advice and treatment. Do not ignore medical advice or delay
seeking it because of something you read here. We do not suggest or endorse that you have any tests, use products, or use other information in this document without advice from your healthcare provider.
SPECIAL EVENTS
28th
annual saint peter’s
golf classic
monday, september 8
The Ridge at Back Brook in Ringoes
Call 732-745-8542.
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