At Orange County CyberKnife, our mission is to help patients beat cancer through the world-class CyberKnife radiation therapy system. CyberKnife is one of the most advanced cancer treatments on the market today, representing the pinnacle of decades of research and work fighting cancer. But what came before it? At our cancer center, we believe that…

September Is Childhood Cancer Month Childhood cancers are relatively rare, but when they do occur, they tend to be more aggressive than most types of cancers adults experience. For that reason, it’s important to be aware of the different types of childhood cancers so you can receive treatment as early as possible. To bring awareness…

The world of cancer treatment is poised for progress in the next few years, despite a few setbacks. Your cancer treatment specialists in Orange County are committed to helping you feel confident and armed with as much knowledge as possible, so we are pleased to provide the following information on several notable trends in the…

At Orange County CyberKnife, we provide world-class cancer care to patients throughout the greater Orange County and Los Angeles areas. And while we’re proud to offer a variety of high-quality cancer treatments to our patients, sometimes, there’s one person in the cancer treatment equation that doesn’t get the care they need: the person caring for…

From crosswords to cough drops and lip balms to lotions, care packages come in many sizes and contain many different items. But if you have a loved one who is undergoing chemotherapy, it will take a special kind of care package to make an impact. When people undergo chemotherapy, their bodies go through various changes…

After getting a cancer diagnosis, you may feel completely overwhelmed, confused, and scared – and that’s totally ok. Finding out that you or someone you love has cancer is one of the most difficult events in life, and it’s normal for a wide range of emotions to come up in full force. In the heat…

While CyberKnife is one of the most non-invasive, convenient cancer treatments on the market, it’s still important to take good care of your body during any cancer treatment. During treatment, your body is trying to heal from a dangerous and serious condition – and it’s important to provide it the support and nourishment it needs…

Marie Curie discovered radium in 1898, but researchers didn’t know what effect radium would have on the human body until 1901, when a man named Henri Becquerel decided to carry a tube filled with radium in his coat pocket for a few hours. A week or two later, he noticed severe inflammation of his skin…

What’s The Difference? Patients of Orange County CyberKnife and Radiation Oncology Center often inquire about a similar cancer treatment called Gamma Knife. These two different technologies offer patients alternatives to surgery by using direct radiation treatments to shrink tumors and kill cancer. They also both serve as effective treatments that offer sub-millimeter accuracy, and neither…